TR-Lifeguard Services NC II

LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC
II
SOCIAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND OTHER SERVICES SECTOR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila
Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994
(Republic Act No. 7796)
Section 22, “Establishment and Administration of the National

Trade Skills Standards” of the RA 7796 known as the TESDA Act
mandates TESDA to establish national occupational skill
standards. The Authority shall develop and implement a
certification and accreditation program in which private industry
group and trade associations are accredited to conduct approved
trade tests, and the local government units to promote such trade
testing activities in their respective areas in accordance with the
guidelines to be set by the Authority.
The Training Regulations (TR) serve as basis for the:
1 Competency assessment and certification;

2 Registration and delivery of training programs; and
3 Development of curriculum and assessment instruments.
Each TR has four sections:
Section 1 Definition of Qualification - refers to the group of competencies

that describes the different functions of the qualification.
Section 2 Competency Standards - gives the specifications of

competencies required for effective work performance.
Section 3 Training Arrangements - contains information and requirements in

designing training program for certain Qualification. It includes
curriculum design, training delivery; trainee entry requirements;
tools and requirements; tools and equipment; training facilities
and trainer’s qualification.
Section 4 Assessment and Certification Arrangements - describes the

policies governing assessment and certification procedure
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOCIAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES SECTOR
LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II
Page No.
SECTION 1 LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II 1
SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 2-100
 Basic Competencies 2-18

 Common Competencies 19-54
 Core Competencies 55-100
SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS 101-146

3.1 Curriculum Design 101-139
3.2 Training Delivery 140-141
3.3 Trainee Entry Requirements 141
3.4 List of Tools, Equipment and Materials 142
3.5 Training Facilities 143-146
3.6 Trainers' Qualifications 146
3.7 Institutional Assessment 146
SECTION 4 ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS 147-148
COMPETENCY MAP 149
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 150-153
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 154
TESDA-SOP-QSO-01-F08
TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR

SECTION 1 LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II QUALIFICATION
The LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a

Lifesaver/Lifeguard/Rescuer must achieve to prevent and respond to drowning and other
aquatic accidents mainly at still waters such as swimming pool in public recreation facilities,
hotels, resorts and condominiums or homes. It covers basic skills in water safety, lifesaving
and rescue at open water environments such as in rivers, lakes and beaches.
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
UNIT CODE BASIC COMPETENCIES

500311105 Participate in workplace communication
500311106 Work in team environment
500311107 Practice career professionalism
500311108 Practice occupational health and safety procedures
UNIT CODE COMMON COMPETENCIES

SOC541203 Demonstrate water safety
SOC541204 Perform resuscitation (CPR + ILCOR + After Care)
SOC541205 Provide emergency care (First Aid)
SOC541206 Perform lifeguarding hand and whistle signals
UNIT CODE CORE COMPETENCIES

SOC541301 Perform water-based skills in a pool environment
SOC541302 Demonstrate non-contact rescue
SOC541303 Demonstrate contact water rescue
SOC541304 Perform Lifeguarding Scanning
SOC541305 Monitor water quality for swimming
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

 Aquatic Lifesaver / Lifeguard
 Pool Lifeguard
TR – Lifeguard Services NC II (New) Promulgated December 16, 201 1

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) providers with information on the competencies and similar important requirements to
consider when designing training programs for LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 500311105
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
gather, interpret and convey information in response to
workplace requirements.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
in the Range of Variables
1. Obtain and 1.1 Specific and relevant  Procedure of  Gathering of
convey information is accessed gathering workplace workplace
workplace from appropriate information information skills
information sources  Techniques in  Sourcing of
1.2 Effective questioning, gathering information skills
active listening and information  Sorting of
speaking skills are  Effective methods of information skills
used to gather and conveying  Obtaining workplace
convey information information information skills
1.3 Appropriate medium is  Written  Conveying
used to transfer communication workplace
information and ideas methods information skills
1.4 Appropriate non- verbal  Techniques in  Gathering and
communication is used conveying providing information
1.5 Appropriate lines of communication in response to
communication with  Different modes of workplace
supervisors and communication Requirements
colleagues are
 Organizational
identified and followed
policies
1.6 Defined workplace
 Communication
procedures for the
procedures and
location and storage of
systems
information are used
1.7 Personal interaction is  Technology relevant
carried out clearly and to the enterprise and
concisely the individual’s work
responsibilities

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
2. Participate in 2.1 Team meetings are  Effective  Participating skills in
workplace attended on time communication workplace meetings
meetings and 2.2 Own opinions are clearly  Different modes of and discussions
discussions expressed and those of communication  Following simple
others are listened to  Written spoken language
without interruption communication  Completing work
2.3 Meeting inputs are  Organizational related documents
consistent with the policies  Estimating,
meeting purpose and  Communication calculating and
established protocols procedures and recording routine
2.4 Workplace systems workplace measures
interactions are  Decorum in  Relating to people of
conducted in a participating social range in the
courteous manner workplace meetings workplace
2.5 Questions about simple and discussions  Gathering and
routine workplace providing information
procedures and matters in response to
concerning working workplace
conditions of Requirements
employment are asked
and responded to
2.6 Meetings outcomes are
interpreted and
implemented
3. Complete 3.1 Range of forms relating  Methods of  Documenting skills
relevant work to conditions of making/completing  Report writing skills
related employment are work related  Making/developing
documents completed accurately documents work related
and legibly  Company standards documents
3.2 Workplace data is and procedures in  Perform routine
recorded on standard making work related workplace duties
workplace forms and documents following simple
documents  Effective written notices
3.3 Basic mathematical communication  Completing work
processes are used for  Different modes of related documents
routine calculations communication  Estimating,
3.4 Errors in recording  Written calculating and
information on forms/ communication recording routine
documents are identified  Organizational workplace measures
and properly acted upon policies  Ability to relate to
3.5 Reporting requirements
 Communication people of social
to supervisor are
procedures and range in the
completed according to
systems workplace
organizational guidelines
 Technology relevant
to the enterprise and
the individual’s work
responsibilities

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources 1.1. Team members
1.2. Suppliers
1.3. Trade personnel
1.4. Local government
1.5. Industry bodies
2. Medium 2.1. Memorandum
2.2. Circular
2.3. Notice
2.4. Information discussion
2.5. Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6. Face to face communication
3. Storage 3.1. Manual filing system
3.2. Computer-based filing system
4. Forms 4.1. Personnel forms, telephone message forms, safety reports
5. Workplace 5.1. Face to face
interactions 5.2. Telephone
5.3. Electronic and two way radio
5.4. Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms,
non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols 6.1. Observing meeting
6.2. Compliance with meeting decisions
6.3. Obeying meeting instructions

EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Prepared written communication following standard format
of the organization
1.2. Accessed information using communication equipment
1.3. Made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer
information effectively
1.4. Conveyed information effectively adopting the formal or
informal communication
2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:

2.1. Fax machine
2.2. Telephone
2.3. Writing materials
2.4. Internet
3. Methods of Competency in this unit MUST be assessed through:

Assessment 3.1. Direct Observation
3.2. Oral interview and written test
4. Context for Competency may be assessed individually in the actual

Assessment workplace or through accredited institution

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT

UNIT CODE : 500311106
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify
role and responsibility as a member of a team.
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
1. Describe team 1.1 The role and  Company  Communicating
role and objective of the vision/mission skills appropriately
scope team is identified from statements and consistent
available sources of  Company policies with the culture of
information and employee the workplace
1.2 Team parameters, code of conduct
reporting relationships  Adopting skills to
 Communication
and responsibilities team role and
process
are identified from scope of
 Team structure
team discussions and responsibilities
 Team roles
appropriate external  Group planning
sources and decision
making
2. Identify own 2.1 Individual role and  Company  Communicating
role and responsibilities within vision/mission skills appropriately
responsibility the team environment statements and consistent
within team are identified  Company policies with the culture of
2.2 Roles and and employee the workplace
responsibility of other code of conduct
team members are  Role and
 Communication
identified and responsibility
process
recognized identification skills
 Team structure
2.3 Reporting  Team roles
relationships within  Group planning
team and external to and decision
team are identified making
 Methods and
techniques of role
and responsibility
identification with a
team
3. Work as a 3.1 Effective and  Approaches of  Team working
team member appropriate forms of interacting with skills
communications are team members
used and interactions  Types of  Communicating
undertaken with team communications skills appropriately
members who used in effective and consistent
contribute to known interaction with with the culture of
team activities and team members the workplace
objectives  Methods of  Skills in observing
3.2 Effective and working as a team protocols when
appropriate  Techniques in making reports
contributions are working as a team  Using standard
made to complement procedures when
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
team activities and making reports
objectives, based on
individual skills and  Developing
competencies and teamwork plans
workplace context based on team’s
role and objectives
3.3 SOP/Protocols in
reporting are
observed
3.4 Contribute to the

development of team
work plans based on
an understanding of
team’s role and
objectives and
individual
competencies of the
members

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of 1.1. Work activities in a team environment with enterprise or
team specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgment maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team
environment
2. Sources of 2.1. Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures

information 2.2. Job procedures
2.3. Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and
instructions
2.4. Organizational or external personnel
2.5. Client/supplier instructions
2.6. Quality standards
2.7. OSH and environmental standards
3. Workplace context 3.1. Work procedures and practices

3.2. Conditions of work environments
3.3. Legislation and industrial agreements
3.4. Standard work practice including the storage, safe
handling and disposal of chemicals
3.5. Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality
guidelines

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1. Operated in a team to complete workplace activity
1.2. Worked effectively with others
1.3. Conveyed information in written or oral form
1.4. Selected and used appropriate workplace language
1.5. Followed designated work plan for the job
1.6. Reported outcomes

2.1. Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated
environment where assessment can take place
2.2. Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

Assessment 3.1. Observation of the individual member in relation to the
work activities of the group
3.2. Observation of simulation and or role play involving the
participation of individual member to the attainment of
organizational goal
3.3. Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of
issues and strategies in teamwork
4. Context for 4.1 Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a

Assessment simulated workplace setting
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while task are being
undertaken whether individually or in group

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE : 500311107
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting
career growth and advancement.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED

ELEMENT Italicized terms are elaborated
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
1. Integrate 1.1 Personal growth and  Work values and  Integrating skills of
personal work plans are ethics (Code of personal objectives
objectives pursued towards Conduct, Code of with organizational
with improving the Ethics, etc.) goals
organizational qualifications set for  Company policies  Pursuing personal
goals the profession  Company growth and work
1.2 Intra- and operations, plans
interpersonal procedures and  Demonstrating
relationships are standards commitment to the
maintained in the  Company organization and its
course of managing mission/vision goals
oneself based on statements  Intra and
performance  Ways of integrating Interpersonal skills
evaluation personal objectives
1.3 Commitment to the with organizational
organization and its goals
goal is demonstrated
in the performance of
duties
2. Set and meet 2.1 Competing demands  Company policies  Setting skills of
work priorities are prioritized to  procedures and work priorities
achieve personal, standards  Meeting with work
team and  Company and priorities
organizational goals departmental goals  Intra and
and objectives. and priorities Interpersonal skills
2.2 Resources are  Managing priorities  Communication
utilized efficiently and and commitments skills
effectively to manage  Economic use and
work priorities and maintenance of
commitments equipment and
2.3 Practices along facilities
economic use and  Ways and means of
maintenance of practicing economic
equipment and use and
facilities are followed maintenance of
as per established equipment and
procedures facilities

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED

ELEMENT Italicized terms are elaborated
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
3. Maintain 3.1 Trainings and career  Ways of identifying  Identifying
professional opportunities are trainings and trainings and
growth and identified and availed career career
development of based on job opportunities opportunities
requirements  Techniques of  Seeking
3.2 Recognitions are seeking and recognitions are
sought/received and receiving sought/received
demonstrated as proof recognitions and demonstrated
of career  Procedures of as proof of career
advancement obtaining licenses advancement
3.3 Licenses and/or and/or  Obtaining and
certifications relevant certifications renewing Licenses
to job and career are relevant to the job and/or
obtained and renewed certifications
relevant to job and
career

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Evaluation 1.2 Performance Appraisal
1.2 Psychological Profile
1,3 Aptitude Tests
2. Resources 2.1 Human

2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
3. Trainings and career 3.1 Participation in training programs

opportunities 3.1.1 Technical
3.1.2 Supervisory
3.1.3 Managerial
3.1.4 Continuing Education
3.2 Serving as Resource Persons in conferences and
workshops
4. Recognitions 4.1 Recommendations

4.2 Citations
4.3 Certificate of Appreciations
Commendations
4.6 Awards
4.7 Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or 5.1 National Certificates

certifications 5.2 Certificate of Competency
5.3 Support Level Licenses
5.4 Professional Licenses

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Attained job targets within key result areas (KRAs)
1.2 Maintained intra - and interpersonal relationship in the course
of managing oneself based on performance evaluation
1.3 Completed trainings and career opportunities which are based
on the requirements of the industries
1.4 Acquired and maintained licenses and/or certifications
according to the requirement of the qualification

2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 Case studies/scenarios

Assessment 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Simulation/Role-plays
3.4 Observation
3.5 Third Party Reports
3.6 Exams and Tests
4. Context for Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated

Assessment work place setting

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE : 500311108
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory
and organizational requirements for occupational health and
safety.
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
1. Identify 1.1 Safety regulations  Company  Clarifying and
hazards and and workplace workplace safety explaining safety
risks safety and hazard regulations regulations and
control practices and  Industry hazard workplace safety
procedures are control practices and hazard control
clarified and and procedures  Identifying
explained based on  Internationally hazards/risks in the
organization recognized OSH workplace and their
procedures procedures and corresponding
1.2 Hazards/risks in the practices and indicators
workplace and their regulations  Recognizing
corresponding  PPE types and uses contingency
indicators are  Personal hygiene measures during
identified to practices workplace
minimize or  Hazards/risks accidents, fire and
eliminate risk to co- identification and other emergencies
workers, workplace control  Practice of personal
and environment in hygiene
 Threshold Limit
accordance with  Interpersonal skills
Value -TLV
organization  Communication
 OSH indicators
procedures skills
1.3 Contingency  Organization safety
measures during and health protocol
workplace  Safety
accidents, fire and consciousness
other emergencies  Health
are recognized and consciousness
established in
accordance with
organization
procedures

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
2. Evaluate 2.1 Terms of maximum  Methods of  Identifying terms of
hazards and tolerable limits identifying terms of maximum tolerable
risks which when maximum tolerable limits
exceeded will result limits  Determining effects
in harm or damage  Hazard effects of hazards and
are identified based  Reporting methods risks
on threshold limit on OSH  Reporting OSH
values (TLV) issues/concerns issues and/or
2.2 Effects of the  OSH procedures concerns
hazards are and practices and  Identifying safety
determined regulations hazards
2.3 OSH issues and/or  PPE types and uses  Hazards/risks
concerns and  Hazards/risks identification and
identified safety identification and control skills
hazards are control  Interpersonal skills
reported to
 Threshold Limit  Communication
designated
Value -TLV skills
personnel in
 OSH indicators
accordance with
workplace  Organization safety
requirements and and health protocol
relevant workplace  Safety
OSH legislation consciousness
 Health
consciousness
3. Control 3.1 Occupational Safety  Ways of following  Following
hazards and and Health (OSH) Occupational Safety occupational health
risks procedures for and Health (OSH) and safety (OSH)
controlling procedures for procedures for
hazards/risks in controlling controlling
workplace are hazards/risks in hazards/risks in
consistently workplace workplace
followed  Ways of following  Following
3.2 Procedures for procedures for procedures for
dealing with dealing with dealing with
workplace workplace workplace
accidents, fire and accidents, fire and accidents, fire and
emergencies are emergencies emergencies
followed in  Types and use of  Using correctly
accordance with personal protective personal protective
organization OSH equipment (PPE) equipment (PPE)
policies  OSH procedures
3.3 Personal protective and practices and
equipment (PPE) is regulations
correctly used in
accordance with  Methods and  Providing
organization OSH techniques in assistance in the
procedures and providing event of a
practices appropriate workplace
assistance in the emergency in
3.4 Appropriate event of a accordance with

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
assistance is workplace established
provided in the emergency organization
event of a  Hazards/risks protocol
workplace identification and
emergency in control
accordance with
established
organization
protocol
4. Maintain OSH 4.1 Emergency-related  Participation  Participating in
awareness drills and trainings procedures in emergency-related
are participated in emergency-related drills and trainings
as per established drills and trainings  Completing and
organization  Ways of completing updating OSH
guidelines and and updating OSH personal records
procedures personal records
4.2 OSH personal  OSH procedures
records are and practices and
completed and regulations
updated in  OSH indicators
accordance with
workplace
requirements

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Safety regulations May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act
1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements
1.7 ECC regulations
2. Hazards/Risks May include but are not limited to:
2.1 Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise,
vibration, temperature, radiation
2.2 Biological hazards - bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites, mites,
molds, fungi, insects
2.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapors
2.4 Ergonomics
2.4.1 Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive force,
awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct pressure,
varying metabolic cycles
2.4.2 Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
3. Contingency May include but are not limited to:
measures 3.1 Evacuation
3.2 Isolation
3.3 Decontamination
3.4 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
4. PPE May include but are not limited to:
4.1 Mask
4.2 Gloves
4.3 Goggles
4.4 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
4.5 Face mask/shield
4.6 Ear muffs
4.7 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
4.8 Anti-static suits
5. Emergency-related 5.1 Fire drill
drills and training 5.2 Earthquake drill
5.3 Basic life support/CPR
5.4 First aid
5.5 Spillage control
5.6 Decontamination of chemical and toxic
5.7 Disaster preparedness/management
6. OSH personal records 6.1 Medical/Health records
6.2 Incident reports
6.3 Accident reports
6.4 OSH -related training completed

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Explained clearly established workplace safety and hazard
control practices and procedures
1.2 Identified hazards/risks in the workplace and its
corresponding indicators in accordance with company
procedures
1.3 Recognized contingency measures during workplace
accidents, fire and other emergencies
1.4 Identified terms of maximum tolerable limits based on
threshold limit value- TLV.
1.5 Followed Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) procedures
for controlling hazards/risks in workplace
1.6 Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance
with company OSH procedures and practices
1.7 Completed and updated OSH personal records in
accordance with workplace requirements
2. Resource The following resources MUST be provided:

Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 OSH personal records
2.3 PPE
2.4 Health records

Assessment 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Case Study/Situation
4. Context for Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated
Assessment work place setting

COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ON WATER

SAFETY
UNIT CODE : SOC541203
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to be safe in and
around waters of recreation venues or places of normal abode.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
Italicized terms are elaborated
1. Implement the 1.1 “Buddy system” is  Trade Theory  Communication
Aquacode practiced on or near o Understanding skills
water. Water Safety  Ability to stay afloat
o Definition of and wave one arm
1.2 Aqua code drills for
Drowning calmly when in
staying afloat and
o Types of drowning trouble in the water.
waving if in trouble
with water is applied in victim  Ability to reach out
accordance with o Safety
with a stick or a
established standards. consideration as a rope to rescue a
Lifesaver conscious victim.
1.3 Procedure in reaching o Prevention of
aquatic  Comprehension
out a stick or throwing skills
a rope is emergencies
demonstrated in o Types of grabbing  Ability to practice in-
accordance with Aqua - Single grab house safety
code. - Double grab procedure on
- Front grab environmental
- Back grab protection, good
o The Principle of grooming and
Aquacode hygiene,
- G- Go together occupational safety
- S- Stay afloat and health
and wave  Use of appropriate
- R- Reach to clothing for aquatic
rescue activity
 Ability to prepare
 Communications sun protection
o Oral and written devices and fluids
communication for rehydration
 Ability to prepare
 Mathematics and mobile phone for
Mensuration use in any
o Depth of water emergency.
o Distance to Safety  Proper use and
o Length of Stick or Safe keep of wet
Rope personal wears to
include throw lines
 Safety Practices or ropes.
o Environmental  Ability to practice
protection and personal values in
concerns an aquatic
o Good grooming environment

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
and personal
hygiene
o Occupational
Safety and Health
Standards
o Use clothing
Appropriate for
aquatic activities.
o Use of sun
Protection devices
o Prepare fluids for
Rehydration
o Readied Mobile
Phones to Access
emergency
services
 Codes and
Regulations
o Aqua code by the
International Life
Saving
 Materials, Tools &

Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Manuals
o Swim wear
o Eye wear
o Foot wear
o Throw Line/Rope
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Flexible/ adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Use 2.1 Wearing of red and  Trade Theory  Proper wearing of
identifiable yellow uniform is o Getting Ready for Uniform

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
clothing and complied in Aquatic Works  Use sun protection
outdoor accordance with ILS o Sun Safety devices such as
protective Lifesaving Position o ILS Medical standard hat,
devices Statement – LPS 05. Position Statement sunglasses, tents
MPS 02 on Sun and first aid bag.
Dangers for
2.2 Sun protection Lifeguards
 Comprehension
devices and topical skills
o ILS Lifesaving
solutions are utilized Position  Proper application of
in accordance with the Statement: LPS 05 sunscreen in skins.
ILS Medical Position on Red and Yellow  Proper use and Safe
Statement MPS 02. Lifeguard Uniform keep of wet personal
wears to include
 Communications uniforms, canopy or
o Oral and written tents, first aid bag,
communication throw lines or ropes.
 Ability to practice in-
 Mathematics and house safety
Mensuration procedure on
o Sunscreen environmental
Minimum protection, good
specification: grooming and
Broad spectrum, hygiene,
water resistant occupational safety
SPF 30+ and health
Sunscreen for skin  Ability to practice
application personal values in
o Standard an aquatic
workplace uniform environment
color of Yellow
(Pantone 136-137)
and Red (Pantone
186C)
o Recommended
sun protection of
Lifeguard
o Uniform at UPF50
or 50+.Lifeguard
Eyewear at 100%
UV resistant
EPF10 polarized
Sunglasses
o Shade Canopy /
tent that block out
UVR to 50%
minimum
 Safety Practices
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming
and persona
hygiene
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
o Occupational
Safety and Health
Standards
o Use clothing
appropriate for
aquatic activities.
o Use of sun
protection devices
o Prepare fluids for
rehydration
o Readied mobile
phones to access
emergency
services
 Codes and
Regulations
o ILS Medical
Position Statement
MPS-02 on Sun
Dangers for
Lifeguards
o ILS Lifesaving
Position Statement
LPS- 05 on Red
and Yellow
Lifeguard
Uniforms.
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Red and Yellow
Lifeguard Uniform
o Swim wear
o Eye wear
o Foot wear
o Canopy / Tent
o Sunscreen
o Fluids
o Mobile Phones
o First Aid Bag for
aquatic activities
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Interpret 3.1 Hoisting of red over  Trade Theory  Proper hoisting of
standard water yellow flag or other o Application of Red over Yellow or
safety flags water safety flags is Specific Water other water safety
and signs practiced in any flags
Safety and Beach
aquatic environment
consistent with ISO
Flags  Correct flag-pole
o Operation of Water anchoring
20712-1-2008. Safety Flags o Application of
3.2 Water safety signs o Standard Water
are identified in line specific Water
o Safety Signs Safety Flags
with Aquatic and
o Pool Signage o Red Flag
Recreational Signage
o Regulatory Sign o Yellow Flag
Style.
o Warning Signs o Red/Yellow Flag
o Information and o Black/White Flag
o Permissive Signs o Red/White Flag
o Tsunami Warning o Truncated
System o Orange Cone
 Applied operation of
 Communications water safety flags
o Oral and written and poles
communication
 Ability to
 Mathematics and comprehend oral
Mensuration and written
o Mounting position communication
of Flags
o Size of Flag  Mounting position
o Proper hoisting
and taking down of
flags
 Size of Flag
o Flag-pole
Anchorage.  Hoisting and taking
o Distance Factor for down of flags
externally
illuminated safety  Flag-poles Material
signs
o Typeface for Text
 Inspection and
of Signage
maintenance of flags
and flag-poles
o Environmental  Storage of flags
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming  Comply with Pool

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
and personal Signage Depth
hygiene Markings
o Occupational o Caution Shallow
Safety and Health Water Sign
Standards o No Diving Sign
o Beware Deep
 Codes and Water Sign
Regulations o Beware Sudden
o ISO 20712-1-2008 Drop Off Sign
on Water Safety o Slippery when
Signs and Beach Wet Sign
Safety Flags o Cleaning in
o National Aquatic Progress Sign
and Recreational o Poll Closed
Signage Style by o Lane Closed
the Water Safety o Advisory
Council (AWSC) Signage
o Standards on Pool
Signage  Ability to practice in-
 Materials, Tools & house safety
Equipment: Uses, procedure on
Specifications and environmental
Maintenance protection, good
o Storage of Flags grooming and
o Flag-poles hygiene,
Inspection and occupational safety
Maintenance and health
o Inspection and
o Maintenance of  Inspection,
Signage maintenance and
 Values storage of flags, flag-
o Self-esteem poles and signage
o Punctual/ Time
conscious  Ability to practice
o Environmental and personal values in
pollution conscious an aquatic
o Flexible / environment
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Spot dangers 4.1 Dangers brought by  Trade Theory  Detection of the

currents, crumbling
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
of different banks, uneven river o Dangers at presence of
aquatic beds and submerged different aquatic crumbling banks,
environments obstacles in rivers, environments uneven river beds
creeks and waterholes rivers, lakes, and submerged
are recognized in ponds, beaches, obstacles in rivers,
accordance with ILS. pools and home or creeks and
condominium waterholes.
aquatic
4.2 Potential dangers in environment  Ability to identify
lakes, dams and o Factors that vary whirlpool in the
lagoons are Identified water flow in river, water and reverse
in accordance with lake, beach and currents near the
ILS. ocean. riverbank, rocks or
o Factors that affect semi-submerged
4.3 Dangers of water strength of current obstacle.
bodies in farms, in river, lake,
ponds, and beach and ocean.
swimming pool are
 Ability to recognize
o Stay safe
strong current (Swift
detected in practices: rivers, Water) at river entry
accordance with ILS. lakes, ponds, points of lakes,
beaches, pools dams and lagoons.
4.4 Potential dangers in and home or
home aquatic condominium
environments are aquatic  Ability to distinguish
checked in environment. presence of cold
accordance with ILS. water caused by
 Communications
high altitude, deep
o Oral and written water or cold
Communication mountain stream,
 Mathematics and avoiding sudden
Mensuration immersion that can
o Rivers cause distress and
- Water Volume shock.
- Width and
Depth of river.  Ability to Notice the
- Rate of Drop In moderate size
river bed waves that often are
- Heavy rainfall close together and
- Water release can be difficult to
from dams or swim past when they
storage areas. have broken.
- Tidal changes
- Crossing river
Waters  Ability to detect
o Lakes and Dams strong currents
(Swift Water) caused
- River entry
by irrigation pumps
points
and channels in
- Cold Water
ponds or farms.
- Waves
o Farm Ponds
- Depth of water  Ability to distinguish
at farm dams in farm ponds as not
- Cold water and for swimming area:
strong current The farm dams,
at Irrigation water tanks, water

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
channels due to troughs and buckets.
pumps
- Water tanks,  Ability to differentiate
troughs and fish plunging wave,
ponds not spilling wave and
designed for surging wave in
swimming. beach and ocean.
o Beach and Ocean  Ability to differentiate

- Waves tidal current, runback
- Plunging Wave current and rips at
- Spilling Wave beach and ocean.
- Surging Wave
- Currents  Ability to hoist a red
- Runback flag “No Swim in rip
Currents area” when a rip
- Rips current is recognize.
o Public/Home
Condo) Pools  Ability to check for
- Varied Water good conditions of
Depths fences, barriers and
- Unfenced Home gates of public and
Pools home
- Slippery (condominium)
Surfaces pools.
- Uncovered spa
bath and
buckets filled  Ability to safe keep
with liquid. hazard materials and
- Fish ponds in pool equipment
gardens before allowing
swimmers and
 Safety Practices bathers in pools.
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
 Ability to monitor
weather Forecasts to
o Good grooming
include low tide and
and personal
high tide situation.
hygiene
o Occupational
Safety and Health  Ability to avoid swim
Standards in water crossings
point caused by high
 Codes and
tides and swift water
Regulations down pour at rivers
o Stay Safe or floods.
Guidelines for
different aquatic
environments  Ability to
comprehend oral
 Materials, Tools & and written
Equipment: Uses, communication
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Swimming and  Ability to practice in-
Lifesaving House safety

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
Handbook procedure on
 Values environmental
o Self-esteem protection, good
o Punctual/ Time grooming and
hygiene,
conscious
occupational safety
o Environmental and
and health
pollution conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable  Ability to practice
o Honest personal values in
o Socially an aquatic
environment
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patience
o Determined
5. Follow safety 5.1 Swimming guidelines  Trade Theory  Implementation of
guidelines of for swimming pools o Safety Guidelines safety guidelines for
different aquatic are implemented in of Different Aquatic different aquatic
activities accordance with ILS. activities:
Activities
5.2 Guidelines for - Swimming at o Swimming at
swimming in Swimming Swimming Pools
beaches are Pools o Swimming at
implemented in - Swimming at Beaches
accordance with ILS. Beaches o Swimming in
5.3 Guidelines for - Swimming in Waves
swimming in waves Waves
are implemented in o 5Swimming at
- Swimming at Rivers
accordance with ILS. Rivers
5.4 Guidelines for o Safe Fishing
- Safe Fishing o Safe Watercraft
swimming at a river - Safe Watercraft
are implemented in Recreation
Recreation o Safe Surfing
accordance with ILS. - Safe Surfing
5.5 Guidelines for safe o Safe
- Safe
fishing are Recreational
Recreational
implemented in Diving and
Diving and
accordance with ILS. Snorkeling
Snorkeling
5.6 Guidelines for safe o Conduct of
- Conduct of
watercraft recreation Water Safety Water Safety
are implemented in Education and
Education and
accordance with ILS. Programs Programs
5.7 Guidelines for safe
surfing are  Ability to
implemented in comprehend oral
accordance with ILS.  Communications
o Oral and written and written
5.8 Guidelines for safe communication
recreational diving Communication
o Ability to swim by
and snorkeling are
orienting body at
implemented in  Mathematics and
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
accordance with ILS. Mensuration an angle to
5.9 Guidelines for the o Orientate body at current flow,
conduct of water an angle to the facing upstream
safety education and current flow, facing for survival at
programs in upstream as a river.
accordance with technique to
Water Safety survival swimming  Ability to swim
Handbook are at river. parallel with the
implemented. o Swim parallel with waves to escape a
the waves when rip current.
caught in a rip
current, returning
to the shore of the
beach through the
 Ability to float and
wave inside a rip
breaking waves.
current (simulating
o Float and wave, if
inability to escape a
unable to escape
rip) person
from the rip.
o For swimming in
waves, strength is  Get in and out
needed to break of the water while
through a wave wearing a PFD.
and gain as much
distance before the  Utilize and maintain
next wave. PFDs
o Appropriate PFDs /
harness are worn  Practice personal
during beach or values in an aquatic
rock fishing. environment
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming
and personal
hygiene
 Occupational Safety
and Health Standards
o Choosing and
Wearing of
Appropriate PFD
 Codes and
Regulations
o Standards PFD
Classification:
Type 1 to 3.

Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
Maintenance
o Parts and
functions of
Personal Flotation
Devices (PFDs)
o Proper cleaning
and stowing of
PFDs
o PFDs storage and
proper
safekeeping for
easy pullout /
use
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patience
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Aqua Code May refer to but not limited to:
1.1 GSR Aqua code: Go together, Stay afloat and wave and
Reach to rescue.
1.2 P3R concept in lifesaving practice: Prevention, Recognition,
Rescue and Recovery.
1.3 STAR Rescue Guide by RNLI: Stop, Think, Act and Review.
1.4 RCS2 Swimming Rescue components by the USLA:
Recognize and Respond, Contact and Control, and Signal
and Save.
1.5 ILS Medical Position Statement MPS13 on Aquatic
Disasters: Prevention, Rescue, Health Management and
Debriefing.
2. Uniforms May refer to but not limited to :
2.1 Wearing visible, identifiable and international consistent
workplace uniform of Yellow (Pantone 136-137) and Red
(Pantone 186C) are encouraged to Aquatic Safety providers.
2.2 Ideally, upper body clothing (shirts, jacket, etc.) will be yellow
and lower body clothing (swimsuit, shorts, pants etc.) in Red.
2.3 A set of Uniform should comprise of
2.3.1 Swimwear
2.3.2 Shirt (long sleeves are preferred for outdoor work to
maximize
sun protection)
2.3.3 Pants (long legged pants are preferred for outdoor
work to
maximize sun protection)
2.3.4 Hat (a broad brim is preferred for outdoor work to
maximize sun protection). Where peaked caps are
used, there should be an attachment at the sides and
rear which provides cover for the ears and neck.
2.3.5 Polarized sunglasses for outdoor work.
2.4 Clothing should allow protection from extreme temperatures
(lightweight in predominantly hot environments, heavy
weight in predominantly cold environments).
2.5 Uniform should provide sun protection with recommended
UPF50 or 50+.
2.6 Organizations responsible are encouraged to provide
Uniforms. Uniforms are maintained in good condition and are
worn at all times the lifesaver is on duty.
2.7 Uniforms should have words prominently displayed that
would lead the user of the aquatic venue to believe the
person wearing the uniform is a lifesaver or a lifeguard. The
words should be bold, in a contrast color and a minimum of
65mm in height.
2.8 Cool/cold weather areas, lifesavers may need special
protective clothing such as thermal coats and wet/thermal
suits. Where appropriate these clothing should be red and
yellow.
2.9 In certain conditions, colors red and yellow are applied to
other special protective items such as “Stinger” suits to
protect against dangerous marine creatures, footwear due to
VARIABLE RANGE
extreme hot or cold and rough ground conditions, lifejackets
and helmets
3. Sun protection May include:
devices 3 1 Spectrum, water resistant SPF 30+ Sunscreen applied
generously on all clean, dry, exposed skin 20 minutes before
going outdoor
3.2 100% UV resistant EPF 10 polarized Sunglasses with side
that does not obscure peripheral vision
3.3 Shade Canopy / tent that block out UVR to 50% minimum.
4. Flags May include:
4.1 Red and Yellow Flag hoisted at lifeguard stand indicating
Pool is supervised by Lifeguard.
4.2 Red Flag hoisted indicating No Swim instruction to guests.
5. Signs May include :
5.1 Regulatory Symbols
5.2 Warning Symbols
5.3 Information Symbols
5.4 Permissive Symbols
5.5 Regulatory, Permissible and Safety symbols
5.6 HazChem Symbols
6. Currents May include:
6.1 Factors that causes variable water flow
6.1.1 Flooding
6.1.2 Projecting Headlands
6.1.3 Islands
6.1.4 Winding River Course
6.1.5 Hazards like debris, submerged trees or rocks.
6.2 Factors that contribute to strength of current
6.2.1 Volume of water
6.2.2 Width and Depth of the River
6.2.3 Rate of drop in the river bed
6.2.4 Heavy rainfall
6.2.5 Release of Water from storage areas or dams
6.2.6 Tidal changes
7. Submerged obstacles May include:
7.1 Trees
7.2 Branches
7.3 Rocks
7.4 Discarded rubbish
8. Dangers in lakes, May include:
dams and lagoons. 8.1 River entry points
8.2 Cold water
8.3 Waves
9. Water bodies in May include:
farms or ponds 9.1 Farm dams
9.2 Irrigation channels
9.3 Water Troughs
9.4 Post Holes
9.5 Water Tanks
10. Dangers in beach May include:
and ocean 10.1 Waves in Open Water
10.1.1 Plunging wave
10.1.2 Spilling wave
VARIABLE RANGE
10.1.3 Surging wave
10.2 Currents in Open Water
10.2.1 Tidal Currents
10.2.2 Runback Currents
10.2.3 Rip Currents
11. Potential dangers in May include:
swimming pool 11.1 Large crowds with young children, elderly people or
inexperienced swimmers
11.2 Slippery surfaces around edges.
11.3 Varied depths of water in the pool.
12. Home aquatic May include:
Environment 12.1 Unfenced Home Pools
12.2 Gates and Barriers left open allowing easy access to a pool
12.3 Uncovered SPA baths
12.4 Buckets or pails filled with liquids
12.5 Fish ponds in gardens which may attract unsupervised
children
12.6 Bath Tubs filled with water or with plug left in
12.7 Toilets with open or accessible lids
13. Guidelines for May include:
swimming at 13.1 Reading of Signs
swimming pools 13.2 Obeying lifeguards
13.3 Diving only where water is deep
13.4 Staying in shallow water when not a strong swimmer.
swimming at the 14.1 Swim only at patrolled beaches and stay between
beach Red/Yellow flags.
14.2 Identify a reference point on the beach to avoid drifting too
far from swimming area.
14.3 Check with lifeguards if unsure of swimming conditions.
14.4 Make sure on sound knowledge of waves, rips and currents
if swimming on surf waters.
14.5 Leave water immediately when instructed by lifeguards
14.6 Swimming after dark means that you cannot be seen if in
difficulty.
14.7 Swim parallel to the waves if caught in a rip current.
14.8 Float and Wave, if unable to escape from the rip.
swimming in waves 15.1 Dive towards the bottom just before the wave arrives.
15.2 Hold unto the bottom with both hands
15.3 Bring down the feet and place them on the bottom.
15.4 Push off the bottom back to the surface on the seaward side
of the wave.
15.5 Swim until next wave arrives and then repeat action.
swimming at a river 16.1 Being careful not to stand on an overhanging bank
16.2 Checking the presence and strength of current before
entering the water
16.3 Spreading the body’s weight by lying flat on the surface, if
trapped in deep mud.
16.4 Float feet first in a half-sitting position, if caught by a fast-
flowing river or swift water drains.
16.5 Angle (45 Degrees) into the current and swim so that you
VARIABLE RANGE
are pushed across to the edge, if caught by a current.
17. Guidelines for safe May include:
Fishing 17.1 Guidelines for Beach Fishing
17.2 Guidelines for Rock Fishing
17.3 Guidelines for Boat Fishing
17.4 Guidelines for Fishing on the bank of lake or river.
watercraft recreation 18.1 Guidelines for Safe Boating
18.2 Guidelines for Power Boats and Jet Skis
18.3 Guidelines for Canoeing and Kayaking
18.4 Choosing and Using PFDs
surfing 19.1 Surfing always at patrolled beaches and designated surfing
area.
19.2 Obeying lifeguards
19.3 Never surf after consuming alcohol.
recreational diving 20.1 Plan your dive before entering water, if a qualified diver.
and snorkeling 20.2 Practice all signals and emergency procedures
20.3 Maintain a thorough logbook of dives
20.4 Always take and use dive flags to enable others to see
where you are diving.
20.5 Test your Equipment and wear appropriate clothing and
protection for the dive duration.
20.6 Tell someone where you are going and your estimated time
of return.
20.7 Snorkel in shallow, protected waters.
21. Guidelines for the May include:
conduct of water 21.1 Infant Aquatics
safety programs 21.2 Swim and Survive Program
21.3 Junior Lifeguard Clubs
21.4 Bronze Rescue

EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Demonstrated knowledge on aqua code, use of proper
uniform and sun protection and the dangers of different
aquatic environments
1.2 Received and acted on messages and instruction of standard
water safety signage.
1.3 Demonstrated swim competency based on swimming
guidelines at the pool, beach, river and surf.
1.4 Demonstrated water safety knowledge for fishing, water craft,
surfing, recreational diving and snorkeling.

implications 2.1 Recognized Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
2.3 Alternative aquatic locations where pools are not available.
3. Method of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

assessment 3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview
3.3 Written Evaluation
3.4 Third Party Report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace

assessment or simulation environment in TESDA accredited institutions.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM RESUSCITATION (CPR + ILCOR + After Care)

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers competency in resuscitation administration to
victim prior to arrival of appropriately qualified personnel.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Recognize the 1.1 Respiratory system  Trade Theory  Discuss how oxygen
function of is discussed in o Function of human is transported to the
human accordance with the cells and how carbon
respiratory system
respiratory Handbook on o Importance of dioxide is removed
system Swimming and from the cells by
oxygen to the cells
Lifesaving. respiratory system (in
of the brain, heart
and lungs. conjunction with
1.2 Composition of air circulatory system),
and gas exchange  Communications
process in the o Oral and written
respiratory system is communication  Start resuscitation as
soon as possible after
discussed in  Mathematics and
normal breathing has
accordance with the Mensuration
Handbook on stopped, whatever
o Design and the cause.
Swimming and functioning of
Lifesaving. Respiratory System
o Volume of air intake  Comprehend oral and
1.3 Pathway of air written
through the mouth
through respiratory communication
system is discussed  Safety Practices
the in accordance o Environmental
protection and
 Perform clearing and
with the Handbook on maintaining open
Swimming and concerns
airway by head tilting
Lifesaving. o Good grooming and
and chin lifting.
personal hygiene
1.4 Mechanics of o Occupational
breathing during Safety and Health  Practice in-house
inspiration and Standards safety procedure on
expiration is o Regular practice to environmental
demonstrated in maintain protection, good
accordance with the resuscitation skill grooming and
Handbook on hygiene, occupational
 Codes and safety and health
Swimming and
Regulations
Lifesaving.
o All Resuscitation
Guidelines
 Access Handbook on
consistent with Resuscitation for
protocols by immediate reference
Resuscitation on human respiratory
Council (ARC). system
 Materials, Tools
&Equipment: Uses,
 Monitor maintenance
Specifications and system for multimedia
Maintenance illustrations of human
o Illustration of Air respiratory system
Composition during
Inspiration and  Practice personal
Expiration values in classroom
o Illustration on and in an aquatic

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
Trachea and Alveoli environment
functions.
o Illustration on
o exchange of gases
at alveolus through
bronchioles.
o Illustration on air
route to the lungs
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Socially responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Determine 2.1 Parts of the heart is  Trade Theory  Discuss how the body
the function discussed in o Function of human cells are enabled to
of human accordance with the circulatory system be supplied with
circulatory Handbook on oxygen and glucose
system Swimming and  Communications
o Oral and written by circulatory system
Lifesaving.
2.2 Circulatory system is communication
discussed in  Mathematics and
 Start resuscitation as
soon as possible after
accordance with the Mensuration
normal breathing has
Handbook on o Design and
stopped, whatever
Swimming and Functioning of the cause.
Lifesaving. Circulatory System
2.3 Functions of blood o Position of the
vessels and heart with respect  Comprehend oral and
components of the to the chest and written
blood in line with sternum. communication
Swimming and  Safety Practices
Lifesaving Manual
o Environmental  Locate CPR
on Resuscitation. compression point.
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming and  Practice in-House
personal hygiene safety procedure on
o Occupational environmental
Safety and Health protection, good
Standards grooming and
o Regular practice to hygiene, occupational
maintain safety and health

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
resuscitation skill
 Codes and  Access Handbook on

Regulations Resuscitation for
o All Resuscitation immediate reference
Guidelines on human circulatory
consistent with system.
protocols by
Resuscitation  Monitor maintenance
Council (RC) system for multimedia
 Materials, Tools & illustrations of human
Equipment: Uses, circulatory system
Specifications and
Maintenance  Practice personal
o Illustration on values in classroom
Thoracic Cage and in an aquatic
o Illustration of the environment
Heart.
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Apply 3.1 Circumstance /s  Trade Theory  Ability to detect early
resuscitation that led to o Different the Cause of
respiratory failure circumstances of Respiratory Failure
is assessed in respiratory failure
accordance with the
Handbook on
o The Signs of Life  CPR Applied
o The Chain of Resuscitation Action
Swimming and
Lifesaving. Survival Plan (DRSABCD)
o Resuscitation
3.2 Resuscitation Action Plan  Comprehend oral and
Action Plan (DRSABCD) written
(DRSABCD) is o CPR techniques communication
performed in including
accordance with the modification for
infants  Practice in-House
Handbook on safety procedure on
Swimming and

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
Lifesaving.  Communications environmental
o Oral and written protection, good
grooming and
communication
hygiene, occupational
 Mathematics and safety and health
Mensuration
o Rhythm of 30
 Access Handbook for
Compression Is 5
Swimming and
such cycles will be
Lifesaving on
completed every 2
Resuscitation.
minutes.
o Two (2) breaths of
Rescue Breathing  Monitor maintenance
o Depth of system for multimedia
compression for illustrations on
casualties, Resuscitation
irrespective of age,
should be 1/3 of the  Cleaning and
chest. maintaining manikins
o Environmental  Wearing mask/Using
protection and correctly personal
concerns protective equipment
o Good grooming and (PPE)
personal hygiene
o Occupational  Practice personal
Safety and Health values in classroom
Standards and in an aquatic
o Regular practice to environment
maintain
resuscitation skill
 Codes and
Regulations
o All Resuscitation
Guidelines
consistent with
protocols by
Resuscitation
Council (RC)
o Handbook for
Swimming and
Lifesaving on
Resuscitation
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Resuscitation Anne
practice Manikin
o Resuscitation
Mask for Mouth- to-
mask rescue
breathing
o Rubber Gloves to

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
avoid contact with

blood and other
body fluids.
o Guidelines for
cleaning manikins
o Illustration of
Resuscitation Flow
Chart
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
4. Follow after 4.1 Victim is maintained  pollution
Trade Theory conscious  Position victim to
care procedures in recovery position o Casualty Recovery Position
to drowning after determining Monitoring when signs of life
victim signs of life in appear
o General After Care
accordance with ILS
Guidelines
as specified in the
Handbook on
o Transportation of  Implement After Care
Swimming and Victim procedure as per
Lifesaving. o Use of Oxygen Handbook on
 Communications Swimming and
4.2 General after care o Oral and written Lifesaving on
procedures is applied communication Resuscitation,
in accordance with General After Care.
 Mathematics and
ILS as specified in the
Mensuration
Handbook on
o Position angle done  Comprehend oral and
Swimming and written
for effective
Lifesaving. communication
recovery position
4.3 Transport of victim to  Safety Practices
 Practice in-House
hospital by o Environmental
safety procedure on
ambulance or any protection and
environmental
other vehicle is concerns
protection, good
initiated and use of o Good grooming and
grooming and
oxygen to victim by personal hygiene hygiene, occupational
qualified lifeguards is o Occupational safety and health
assisted in Safety and Health
accordance with ILS Standards
as specified in the o Regular practice  Access Handbook for

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
Handbook on to maintain Swimming and
Swimming and resuscitation skills Lifesaving on
Lifesaving.  Codes and Resuscitation.
Regulations
o Guidelines for  Monitor maintenance
General After Care system for multimedia
as per Handbook illustrations on
on Swimming and Resuscitation
Lifesaving
o Guidelines for  Cleaning and
Recovery Position maintaining manikins
as per Handbook
on Swimming and  Wearing mask/Using
Lifesaving. correctly personal
 Materials, Tools & protective equipment
Equipment: Uses, (PPE)
Specifications and
Maintenance  Practice personal
o Illustration on the values in classroom
conduct of recovery and in an aquatic
position to victim environment
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
Explanation may include but are not limited to:
1. Respiratory system
1.1. Location at thoracic cavity and protection by breastbone,
spine, and ribs
1.2. Parts of respiratory system - pharynx, trachea, lungs, bronchi,
bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm
1.3. Gas exchange process with the Alveoli and Trachea
1.4. Pathway of air to lungs
1.5. Mechanics of breathing is discussed
1.5.1 During breathing in (inspiration).
1.5.2 During breathing out (expiration)
2. Heart May include but not be limited to:
2.1. The Heart as a strong muscular pump.
2.2. Function of the Heart at Thoracic Cage.
2.3. Pathway of Blood through the Heart .
2.4. The Blood and blood vessels
3. Blood vessels May include but not limited to:
3.1 Arteries
3.2 Veins
3.3 Capillaries
4. Blood May include but not limited to:
4.1 Red Cells
4.2 White Cells
4.3 Platelets
5. Respiratory failures May not limited to:
5.1 Drowning
5.2 Sudden cardiac arrest
5.3 Stroke
5.4 Electric shock
5.5 Head injury
5.6 Drug overdose
5.7 Epilepsy
5.8 Choking
6. Resuscitation Action May include but not limited to:
Plan (DRSABCD) 6.1 Dangers (D) and hazards to the rescuer, bystanders and the
casualty are checked.
6.2 Responses (R) and the level of consciousness of the casualty
are checked using the 'COWS' method
6.3 Sent (S) for help by asking bystanders to call emergency 117
or 112 for Ambulance.
6.4 Airway (A)is cleared and maintained.
6.5 Breathing (B) is checked. Two (2) initial rescue breaths is
given if victim is not breathing,
6.6 Circulation (C), if still no signs of life, CPR is commenced by
giving Thirty (30) Compressions at center chest between two
(2) nipples as compression point..
6.7 Defibrillation (D), install Defibrillator as soon as available.

VARIABLE RANGE
7. Recovery position May include but not limited to:
7.1 Extending the casualty's far arm at right angles to the body
7.2 Lifting the near leg
7.3 Rolling the body onto the side while supporting the near hip
and shoulder.
7.4 Flexing the top hip and knee to about 90 degree.
7.5 Placing the top forearm over the bottom elbow.
7.6 Tilting the head back and supporting the jaw, with the face
turned slightly towards the ground.
8. General After Care May include but not limited to:
8.1 If incident occurs outdoors, the casualty would need
protection from the weather.
8.2 No food or drink should be given to the casualty.
8.3 Keep casualty warm with blankets or other coverings, if
necessary.
8.4 Recommence Rescue Breathing if signs of life disappear.
8.5 Provide Oxygen, if available.
9. Use of oxygen May include but not limited to:
9.1 Assisting with the preparation of Oxygen Apparatus for use
by qualified lifeguard.
9.2 Handling of Oxygen Apparatus near the victim and readyfor
installation by qualified lifeguard.
EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency Practiced the basic procedures of 5S
2. Resource implications The following resources MUST be provided:

Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the activity

assessment 3.1 Third Party Report
3.2 Interview
3.3 Demonstration with questioning
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated

assessment work place setting.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE (FIRST AID)

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competency required to provide basic
lifesaving to victim prior to arrival of appropriately qualified
personnel.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Assess aquatic 1.1. Signs and  Trade Theory  Ability to assess
emergency symptoms of o Aquatic emergency situation
situation aquatic injury are with sense of urgency
emergency
detected in assessment
accordance with ILS
as specified in the
applicable to  Applied Triage in
land-based situation where there
Handbook on emergencies
Swimming and are two (2) or more
such as heart casualties in an
Lifesaving. attack and vehicle emergency.
accidents
1.2. Available first aid
kits is used in  Use available first aid
accordance with ILS
 Communications kit or bag.
as specified in the o Oral and written
communication
Handbook on  Comprehend oral and
Swimming and  Mathematics and written
Lifesaving. Mensuration communication
o Gather data for
1.3. Triage procedure evaluation of  Practice in-House
on emergency injury trends
safety procedure on
having multiple o Order of
environmental
casualties is treatment and protection, good
implemented in evacuation at grooming and
accordance with ILS triage hygiene, occupational
as specified in the  Safety Practices safety and health
Handbook on
o Environmental
Swimming and
Lifesaving.
protection and  Access Handbook for
concerns Swimming and
o Good grooming Lifesaving on
and personal Emergency Care.
hygiene
o Occupational
Safety and Health
 Monitor maintenance
system for multimedia
Standards
illustrations on
 Codes and Emergency Care
Regulations
o Emergency Care
 Clean and Maintain
Procedures
first aid kit or bag,
consistent with
first aid log and
Lifesaving and
emergency hygiene
Swimming
packs.
Handbook on
Emergency Care.
 Practice personal
values in classroom
and in an aquatic
environment

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT REQUIRED SKILLS
Italicized terms are elaborated KNOWLEDGE

Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o First aid kit or bag
o First aid record
Compilation
o Emergency
Hygiene Pack:
wash soap,
disposable
gloves, household
bleach and trash
disposal plastic
bag.
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Apply first aid 2.1 Illness is managed  Trade Theory  Applied specific first
and hygiene in o Basic aid rescue, aid to injury
emergency situation is care and
maintained in
accordance with ILS
management) in  Hygiene practice in
aquatic emergency situation
as specified in the emergencies
Handbook on
Swimming and  Call ambulance
Lifesaving.  Communications emergency service
o Oral and written
2.2 Emergency services is communication
 Assist lifting and
called carrying of  Mathematics and carrying of victim
patient/ lifting of Mensuration for transport to
patient for transport to o Analysis of data hospital.
hospital is assisted in provided on injury
accordance with ILS o Sorting and  Comprehend
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
as specified in the allocating aid to oral and written
Handbook on provide order at communication
Swimming and triage situation
Lifesaving.  Access Handbook for
 Safety Practices Swimming and
o Environmental Lifesaving on
protection and Emergency Care.
concerns
o Good grooming  Monitor maintenance
and personal system for multimedia
hygiene illustrations on
o Occupational Emergency Care
Safety and Health
Standards  Practice in-house
 Codes and safety procedure on
Regulations environmental
o GSPO Section 3- protection, good
F8 on First Aid grooming and
Forms hygiene, occupational
o GSPO Section 3 safety and health
– FA4 on First Aid
Kits.  Dispose properly
o GSPO Section 3- hygiene packs used
F7 on Personal in emergency and
Protective clean treatment area
Equipment and
Safety.
 Materials, Tools &  Clean and Maintain
Equipment: Uses, First aid kit or bag,
Specifications and first aid log, spine
Maintenance board and folding
o First aid kit or bag stretcher.
o Emergency
Hygiene Pack:  Practice personal
wash soap,
values in classroom
disposable
and in an aquatic
gloves, household
environment
bleach and trash
disposal plastic
bag
o First aid record
Compilation
o Spine Board with
head immobilizer
o Folding Stretcher
with roller
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Communicate 3.1 First Aid records or  Trade Theory  Fill out Incident / First
details of the logs of injury or o Use of Incident Aid Report
incident incident is Form
Report Form
documented in o Fill-out forms for
accordance with
ILS as specified in
First Aid or  Turn-over a copy of
Incident Incident/First Aid
the Handbook on
Recording Report to responding
Swimming and
Lifesaving.  Communications emergency service.
3.2 Data on injury or o Oral and written
incident is communication  Comprehend oral and
submitted to  Mathematics and written
emergency or Mensuration communication
medical service o Provide relevant
providers in data on injury or  Practice in-House
accordance with ILS incident for safety procedure on
as specified in the medical service environmental
Handbook on use and future protection, good
Swimming and reference. grooming and
Lifesaving.
 Safety Practices hygiene, occupational
o Environmental safety and health
protection and
concerns  Access Handbook for
o Good grooming Lifeguarding on Risk
and personal Management.
hygiene
o Occupational  Monitor maintenance
Safety and Health system for multimedia
Standards illustrations on
 Codes and Emergency Care
Regulations
o Emergency Log  Maintain Incident/first
Procedure is aid Report
consistent with Compilation
Lifesaving and
Swimming  Practice personal
Handbook on
values in classroom
Emergency Care
and in an aquatic
 Materials, Tools & environment
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o First aid kit or
bag
o First aid record
Compilation
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental
and pollution
conscious
o Flexible/
adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Signs and symptoms May include but are not limited to:
for aquatic injury 1.1 Asthma
1.2 Bites and Stings.
1.3 Bleeding
1.4 Burns.
1.5 Chest Injuries.
1.6 Choking.
1.7 Cold Injury.
1.8 Diabetes.
1.9 Drowning and Near-drowning.
1.10 Ear Problem.
1.11 Environmental Exposure.
1.12 Facial Injuries.
1.13 Fainting.
1.14 Foreign bodies in the eye, ear and nose.
1.15 Fractures.
1.16 Head Injury.
1.17 Heat illness.
1.18 Hyperthermia.
1.19 Muscle Injuries.
1.20 Poisoning.
1.21 Seizures and Convulsions.
1.22 Shock.
1.23 Spinal Injuries.
1.24 Stroke
2. First Aid Kits May include :

2.1 Making First aid Kits available at Home and Cars
2.2 Install First aid Kits in proper location where employees in a
work place can access easily.
2.3 First aid Kits must be regularly checked and maintained.
3. Triage May include:

3.1 Sorting and allocating of aid on the basis of need for a likely
benefit from medical treatment
3.2 Classifying casualties according to injury category:
3.2.1 Trivial Injuries
3.2.2 Injuries that require medical treatment but not
hospitalization
3.2.3 Urgent Medical Aid and hospitalization
3.2.4 Clinically dead or likely to die before arrival to hospital
3.3 Observance of the order of treatment and evacuation
3.3.1 In most situations
3.3.2 In mass emergencies

VARIABLE RANGE
4. Hygiene May include:
4.1 The use of the cleanest equipment available.
4.2 Washing of hands with water and soap..
4.3 Wearing of disposable gloves
4.4 Use of pre-packed disposable sterile equipment, dressing
and bandages.
4.5 Careful disposal of all items contaminated by blood after
giving treatment.
4.6 Clean or sanitize areas used in emergency treatment
4.7 Careful disposal of gloves used and thoroughly washed
hands with water and soap.
5. Records or Logs May include:

5.1 Protection of the Casualties
5.2 Protection of the First aider
5.3 Indications of Patterns and provide data for evaluation on
injury trends.
EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1. Practiced the basic procedures of Aquatic Emergency Care

implications 2.1 Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the
activity

3.2 Interview
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated

assessment work place setting.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM LIFEGUARDING HAND AND WHISTLE SIGNALS

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers knowledge and inter-communication skills required for
hand signals and whistles.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Specify hand and 1.1 Whistle signaling is  Trade Theory  Execute hand signals
whistle signals interpreted in o Importance of for inter-lifeguard
for inter-lifeguard accordance with ILS communication
Hand and Whistle
communication as specified in the Signals In any o Message Received
Handbook on aquatic o Cover my Area
Swimming and environment o Assistance
Lifesaving. o ILS Lifesaving Required
Position Statement o Rotate
1.2 Hand signaling is
LPS-12 on o Come Together
coded and decoded
International o First Aid
in accordance with
Lifeguard Hand o Major Emergency
ILS as specified in
Signals o Take a Break
the Handbook on
o Wikipedia 2012:
Swimming and o Not Breathing
Lifesaving. Lifeguard Whistle
o Suspected Spinal
Signals
 Communications
 Blow standard whistle
o Oral and written
signals
Communication
o One short
o Hand Signaling
whistle blast to
o Whistle Signaling
signal attention or
 Mathematics and alert other
Mensuration lifeguards
o Observed distance o Three long blasts
between to signal a major
transmitter and emergency
receiver
o Large background  Comprehend oral and
noise volume at written communication
the pool making
verbal
communication  Access Handbook for
difficult and in Lifeguarding on
effect making hand Emergency Response,
and whistle signals Visual and Audible
useful. Signals.
o Environmental  Clean and maintain
protection and Lifeguard Blast
concerns whistle.
o Good grooming
and personal  Practice in-House
hygiene safety procedure on
o Occupational Environmental
Safety and Health protection, good
Standards grooming and hygiene,
occupational
safety and health
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
Variables
 Codes and
Regulations  Practice personal
o ILS Lifesaving values in classroom
Position Statement and in an aquatic
LPS-12 on environment
International
Lifeguard Hand
Signals
o Wikipedia 2012:
Lifeguard Whistle
Signals
o Lifeguarding
Manual 4th
Edition on
Emergency
Response, Visual
and Audible
Signals
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Recommended
Blast Whistle for
Lifeguard
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Flexible/adaptable
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
Variables
2. Demonstrate 2.1 Positioned at short  Trade Theory  Ability to transmit
whistle and distance and as a o Communication specified hand and
hand signals transmitter whistle among Lifeguards whistle signals for
as transmitter and hand signaling Lifeguard Inter-
in an emergency
and receiver is initiated in o Lifeguarding communication
accordance with ILS
Manual 4th
as specified in the
Handbook on
Edition on Visual  Concisely received
and Audible and clarified
Swimming and
Lifeguard messages
Lifesaving.
Communication
2.2 A specific whistle and
hand signal  Communications  Actions carried
instructions is o Oral and written accurately as signaled.
demonstrated to a Communication
receiving lifeguard in o Hand Signaling  Comprehend oral and
accordance with ILS o Whistle Signaling written communication
as specified in the  Mathematics and
Handbook on
Swimming and
Mensuration  Access Handbook for
o Observed distance Lifeguarding on
Lifesaving.
between Emergency Response,
2.3 Instructions are
transmitter and Visual and Audible
acknowledged and
receiver Signals
responded by
o Large background
receiver in
noise volume at
accordance with ILS
the pool making
 Clean and maintain
as specified in the Blast whistle.
Handbook on verbal
Swimming and communication not
audible and in  Practice in-House
Lifesaving.
effect making hand safety procedure on
2.4 Actions carried by
and whistle signals environmental
receiver are observed
useful protection, good
to check correctness
 Safety Practices grooming and hygiene,
of message and
occupational safety
action delivery for a o Environmental
and health
successful protection and
communication. concerns
o Good grooming  Practice personal
and personal values in classroom
hygiene and in an aquatic
o Occupational environment
Safety and Health
Standards
 Codes and
Regulations
o Lifeguarding
Manual (4th
Edition or later) on
Visual and Audible
Lifeguard
Communication

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
Variables
&Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Recommended
Blast Whistle for
Lifeguards
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Socially
responsible
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Whistle Not limited to calling:
1.1 One short whistle blast to gain attention of guests.
1.2 Two short whistle blasts to signal attention or alert other
lifeguards
1.3 Three long blasts to signal a major emergency or all
lifeguards to report and assist with the rescue.
1.4 One long blow to signal clearing of pool by swimmers.
2. Hand Signal Not limited to signal:
2.1 Assistance Required
2.2 Submerged Patient Missing
2.3 All Clear / Okay
2.4 Pick up Patient
2.5 Proceed Away from Pool / Shore
2.6 Proceed Towards Pool / Shore
2.7 Proceed Left or Right
2.8 Message Received
2.9 Rotate
2.10 Come Together
2.11 First Aid
2.12 Major Emergency
2.13 Take a break
2.14 Not Breathing
2.15 Suspected Spinal Injury
EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Demonstrate hand and whistle signals as transmitter and
receiver
1.2 Acknowledge messages and act on with accuracy.
Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the activity

3.2 Interview
4. Context of 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any
assessment appropriately simulated environment
undertaken by a transmitter and a receiver.

CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM WATER-BASED SKILLS IN A POOL

ENVIRONMENT
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers skills and attitude required to survive emergency
situations in water.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Demonstrate 1.1 Water entry  Trade Theory  Execute accidental
safe water procedures is o Water Safety fall in entry when
entry and exit demonstrated in unexpectedly falling
o Safe Water Entries
accordance with into water in an
o Safe Water Exits
International Life uncontrolled manner
Saving as specified
in Handbook on  Communication  Perform a deep water
Swimming and o Oral and written and shallow water
Lifesaving communication exits
o Hand Signaling  Ability to comprehend
1.2 Water exit o Whistle Signaling oral and written
procedures is communication
demonstrated per 
Handbook on
 Mathematics and Interpret hand and
Mensuration whistle
Swimming and communication
o Depths of water
Lifesaving
o State of the water  Detect depth and
bottom state of water bottom
o Distance from  Determine distance
Safety position from safety position
o Environmental  Follow in-house
protection and safety procedures on
concerns environmental
o Good grooming and protection, good
personal hygiene grooming and
o Occupational hygiene, occupational
Safety and Health safety and health.
Standards
 Materials, Tools and
Equipment: Uses,
specifications and
Maintenance
o Parts and functions  Care and maintain
of Personal personal flotation
Flotation devices (PFDs)
Devices(PFDs)

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
o Proper cleaning
and stowing of
PFDs.
o PFDs storage and
proper safekeeping
for easy pullout /
use
 Codes and
Regulations
o Standards PFD  Access Standards
Classification: Type PFD Classification:
1 to 3. Type 1 to 3
o ILS Lifesaving
Position Statement
on Basic Aquatic
Survival Skills
 Values  Practice personal
o Self-esteem values in an aquatic
o Punctual/ environment
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
6 Conduct 2.1 Safe water entry is  Trade Theory  Ability to enter water
floating and performed in o Water Safety safely
water treading accordance with
standards on
o Sculling  Practice sculling in
o Propulsion from shallow and chest-
Swimming and
Lifesaving Sculling deep waters
o Travelling in water  Perform survival
2.2 Water treading is o Treading water sculling as a method
demonstrated in o Body Orientation to stay afloat at same
accordance with position in water.
International  Execute sculling for
standards on forward and
Swimming and Life backward movement
Saving in water.
2.3 Floating in water is  Perform head first
demonstrated in and feet first sculling.
accordance with  Demonstrate
International eggbeater kick for

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
standards on water treading
Swimming and Life  Perform front
Saving and back float to
develop body
orientation.
 Execute horizontal
and vertical body
rotation to establish
balance and control
in the water.
 Communication  Ability to comprehend
o Oral and written oral and written
communication communication
o Hand Signaling  Interpret hand and
o Whistle Signaling whistle
communication
 Mathematics and  Detect depth and
Mensuration state of water bottom
o Depths of water  Determine distance
o State of the water from safety position
bottom
o Distance from pool
 Ability to determine
exact angle of body
safety edge
o Angle Orientation  orientation
Estimates  Ability to use and
o Phase /Clock read phase /clock
Reading timing.
o Environmental  Follow in-house
protection and safety procedures on
concerns environmental
o Good grooming and protection, good
personal hygiene grooming and
o Occupational hygiene, occupational
Safety and Health safety and health.
Standards
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Parts and functions  Operate, maintain
of Personal and read out at phase
Flotation Devices clock.
(PFDs)
o Proper cleaning
and stowing of
PFDs.
 Codes and
Regulations

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
o Standards PFD  Putting on a PFD on
Classification: Type land or in water
1 to 3.
o ILS Position  Sharing a PFD as a
flotation support
Statement LPS
15on Basic Aquatic  Getting in and out of
Survival Skills the water while
wearing a PFD.
 Access Standard
Classification: Type 1
to 3

o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
- Alert
- Systematic and
organized
- Committed
- Creative
- Patient
- Determined
3 Demonstrate 3.1 400 meters swim in  Trade Theory  Capability to swim
survival less than 10 minutes o Swimming and either free style,
swimming in a without fins is backstroke,
Lifesaving strokes
pool demonstrated in o Underwater breaststroke,
environment accordance with sidestroke or survival
swimming
International o Survival Strategies backstroke
standards on
and Techniques
Swimming and Life
Saving
3.2 Safe water exit is  Communication  Ability to comprehend
performed in o Oral and written oral and written
accordance with communication communication
International
standards on
o Hand Signaling  Interpret hand and
o Whistle Signaling whistle
Swimming and
Lifesaving communication
 Mathematics and
Mensuration
o Depths of water
o State of the water
bottom

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
safety edge
o Angle Orientation
Estimates
o Period in 400
meters distance
swim.
 Safety Practices  Follow in-house

o Environmental safety procedures on
protection and environmental
concerns protection, good
o Good grooming and grooming and
personal hygiene hygiene, occupational
o Occupational safety and health.
Safety and Health
Standards
 Materials, Tools and  Operate and maintain

Equipment: Uses, multimedia
Specifications and presentation
Maintenance materials and
o Parts and functions equipment
of Personal
Flotation Devices
(PFDs)
o Multimedia
illustrations for
survival swimming
 Codes and
Regulations  Access Standards
o Standards PFD PFD Classification:
Classification: Type type 1 to 3
1 to 3.
o ILS LPS 15 –Basic
Aquatic Survival
Skills
 Values
o Self-esteem  Practice personal
o Punctual/ values in an aquatic
o Time conscious environment
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
o Determined

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
4. Demonstrate 4.1. Selected surface  Trade Theory  Applied skills in using
ability to swim dives are o Underwater various surface dives
underwater demonstrated per for different aquatic
swimming
Swimming and techniques environment.
Lifesaving o Safety issues
Handbook
associated with  Ability to perform
underwater individual search
4.2. Submerged objects
swimming procedure at shallow
are recovered in
o Application of water
accordance with
International various Surface
standards on Dives  Perform water
Swimming and Life o Techniques for
treading and
Saving Removal of underwater skills
Clothing while simultaneous with the
4.3. Swimming immersed. removal of clothing
underwater with o Escape Technique and foot wears.
clothes and shoes for underwater
on is practiced and entrapment
 Ability to remain calm
removed them while and make escape
immersed  Communication plan from
o Oral and written entrapment.
4.4. Simulated escape o communication
from swimming o Hand Signaling
underwater  Comprehend oral and
o Whistle Signaling
entrapment is written
performed in communication
accordance with  Mathematics and
International Mensuration  Interpret hand and
standards on o Depths of water whistle
Swimming and Life o State of the water communication
Saving bottom
safety edge
 Apply mensuration to
efficiently perform
o Angle Orientation
aquatic tasks.
estimates
o Execution period of
underwater skills  Follow in-house
exercises. safety procedures on
environmental
protection, good
 Safety Practices grooming and
o Environmental hygiene, occupational
protection and safety and health
concerns Program
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene
o Occupational
 Operate and maintain
multimedia
Safety and Health
presentation
Standards
materials and
equipment
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Blast whistle
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
ELEMENT KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED SKILLS
- o Multimedia
illustrations for
underwater skills
performance.
o Personal Flotation
Devices (PFDs)
 Codes and
Regulations  Access Guidelines for
o Guidelines for Safe Safe Pool Operation
Pool Operation (GSPO) and
(GSPO) Handbook on Swim
o Swimming and and Survive
Lifesaving
Handbook Swim
and Survive
Program
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
May include:
1. Water Entry 0.1 Step in entry
0.2 Slide in entry
0.3 Compact jump
0.4 Dive entry
0.5 Stride entry
2. Water Exit May include:
2.1 Pool Ladder Exit
2.2 Shallow pool steps
2.3 Deep Water Exit.
3. Water Treading May include:
3.1 Arms only as in Positioned Hands for Survival Sculling
3.2 Legs only either Eggbeater Kick, breaststroke leg action,
scissors kick or a cycling action.
3.3 Arms and Legs combined.
4. Floating in water May include:
4.1 Back Float
4.2 Front Float
4.3 Recovering to a Standing Position
4.4 Tuck Position
4.5 Vertical or Horizontal Body Rotation
4.6 Propulsions from Sculling
5. Swim May include:
5.1 Freestyle
5.2 Breaststroke
5.3 Backstroke
5.4 Butterfly
5.5 Sidestroke
5.6 Survival backstroke
5.7 Crawls
6. Surface Dive May include:
6.1 Head first surface dive
6.2 Feet first surface dive
6.3 Extended feet first surface dive
6.4 Controlled feet first surface dive
7. Swimming May include:
Underwater 7.1 Escaping
7.2 Searching
7.3 Safety Issues 1

EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Demonstrated knowledge and fitness skill in swimming 400
meters distance in 10 minutes at pool.
1.2 Demonstrated entry and exits, floating and treading water.

2.1 Red and Yellow Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool

assessment 3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview
4. Context of 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual

assessment workplace or simulation environment of TESDA accredited
institutions.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEMONSTRATE NON-CONTACT WATER RESCUE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers outcomes required in performing rescue in

shallow waters without physical contact with the victim.
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
1. Initiate rescue 1.1 Condition of victim  Trade Theory  Conduct talk
of victims is assessed to
o Basic Aquatic Rescue rescue when victim
determine
Principles is conscious,
appropriate non-
contact rescue o Priority order of Non- capable of
technique to apply swimming rescue responding to
in accordance with o Strategies in talk instructions and is
International rescue close enough to
standards on see gestures and
Swimming and Life hear voice of
Saving.
 Communication
lifeguard.
o Oral and written
communication  Ability to
1.2 Victim is approached comprehend oral
to initiate rescue in o Hand Signaling
Whistle Signaling and written
accordance with ILS
communication
as specified in
International  Mathematics and  Interpret hand and
standards on Mensuration whistle
Swimming and Life o Distance to Safety communication
Saving.  Detect depth and
position
o Depths of water state of water
1.3 Victim is pacified or
advised to relax or Angles of victim’s bottom
move to safe area Body orientation  Determine
in accordance with distance from
ILS as specified in  Safety Practices safety position.
International
standards on
o Environmental  Determine exact
protection and angle to maintain
Swimming and Life
Saving. concerns body orientation
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene  Practice in-house
Occupational Safety safety procedure
and Health Standards on environmental
protection, good
 Codes and Regulations grooming and
o Standards PFD hygiene,
Classification: Type 1 occupational
to 3. safety and health
o ILS Lifesaving  Access Standards

Position Statement PFD Classification:
LPS 15 on Basic Type 1 to 3
Aquatic Survival
Skills  Access to ILS
Lifesaving
o ILS Lifesaving Position Statement
Position Statement LPS
LPS 09 on
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
o Recertification for  15 on Basic
Beach and Open Aquatic Survival
Water Lifesavers Skills
 Values  Access to ILS

o Self-esteem Lifesaving Position
o Punctual/ Time Statement LPS 09
o conscious on Recertification
o Environmental and for Beach and
pollution conscious Open Water
o Flexible/ adaptable Lifesavers
o Honest
o Socially responsible  Practice personal
o Dependable values in an
o Innovative aquatic
o Alert environment
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2 Reach out to 2.1 Rescued victim is  Trade Theory  Conduct reach

victim provided with o Basic Aquatic Rescue rescue when victim
appropriate lifesaving Principles is near the edge
implements in having fallen in the
o Priority order of Non-
accordance with ILS water.
swimming rescues
as specified in
International
o Use of rescue aids  Judgment on the
standards on kind of available
Swimming and Life  Communication rescue aid to be
Saving o Oral and written used in reach
communication rescue.
2.2 Rescued victim is o Hand Signaling  Comprehend oral
pulled to safety by o Whistle Signaling and written
providing appropriate communication
lifesaving implement 
in accordance with
 Mathematics and Interpret hand and
Mensuration whistle
ILS as specified in communication
o Distance to Safety
International
standards on o Depth of water  Detect depth and
Swimming and Life o State of water bottom state of water
Saving o Distance from victim bottom
 Determine
2.3 Repeated attempt to  Safety Practices distance to safety
pull rescued victim to o Environmental by the victim
safety is ensured for protection and  Practice in-house
lifeguard’s self- concerns safety procedure
preservation in o Good grooming and on environmental
accordance with ILS personal hygiene protection, good
as specified in o Occupational Safety grooming and
international and Health Standards hygiene,
standards on

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
Swimming and Life
Saving occupational
 Materials, Tools and safety and health
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and  Utilize and
Maintenance maintain rescue
o Parts and functions of aids.
lifesaving implements
such as rescue tubes,  Access Standards
poles, paddles, PFD Classification:
ropes, towels etc. Type 1 to 3
o Proper cleaning and
stowing of lifesaving
implements
 ILS Lifesaving
Position Statement
LPS 15 on Basic
 Codes and Aquatic Survival
Regulations Skills
o Standards PFD
Classification: Type  ILS Lifesaving
1 to 3.
Position Statement
o ILS Lifesaving
LPS 09 on
Position Statement Recertification for
LPS 15 on Basic Beach and Open
Aquatic Survival Water Lifesavers
Skills
o ILS Lifesaving
Position Statement  Practice personal
LPS 09 on values in an
Recertification for aquatic
Beach and Open environment
Water Lifesavers
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/Time
conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3 Throw buoyant 3.1 Available buoyant  Trade Theory Throw available

aid to victim aid is thrown to victim buoyant aid when

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
in accordance with o Basic Aquatic Rescue victim is too far
International Principles away to carry out a
standards on o Priority order in non- reach rescue.
Swimming and Life swimming rescue  Comprehend oral
Saving o Procedures in throw and written
rescue communication
3.2 Victim is pulled to o Handling different
safety using suitable buoyant aids
 Interpret hand and
aid such as rope, whistle
towel, etc. in communication
accordance with ILS  Communication
as specified in o Oral and written
 Detect depth and
International state of water
communication
standards on bottom
o Hand Signaling
Swimming and Life o Whistle Signaling
Saving
3.3 Victim is advised on  Mathematics and  Determine

what to do while Mensuration distance to safety
waiting for rescue in
o Distance from victim by the victim
accordance with
ILS as specified in o Depth of water  Distinguish drift/
International o Drift condition of current of water
standards on water  Practice in-house
Swimming and Life
safety programs
Saving  Safety Practices on environmental
o Environmental protection, good
protection and grooming and
concerns hygiene,
o Good grooming and occupational
personal hygiene safety and health
o Occupational Safety
 Materials, Tools and  Utilize and
Equipment: Uses, maintain buoyant
Specifications and aids for rescue.
Maintenance  Access Standards
o Parts and functions of PFD Classification:
different buoyant aids Type 1 to 3
such as PFD, rescue
ring, rescue tube,  ILS Lifesaving
weighted rope etc. Position Statement
o Proper cleaning and LPS 15 on Basic
stowing of buoyant  Aquatic Survival
aids Skills
 Codes and Regulations  ILS Lifesaving

o Standards PFD Position Statement
Classification: Type 1 LPS 09 on
to 3. Recertification for
o ILS Lifesaving Beach and Open
Position Statement Water Lifesavers
LPS 15 on Basic
Aquatic Survival
Skills

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
o ILS Lifesaving
Position Statement
LPS 09 on
Recertification for
Beach and Open
Water Lifesavers
o Self-esteem values in an
o Punctual/ aquatic
o Time conscious environment
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4 Approach / 1.1 Victim is approached  Trade Theory  Conduct wade

wade toward by wading using
o Basic Aquatic rescue when
the victim suitable reaching or
Rescue Principles attempts to reach
throwing aid if
attempts to reach and o Priority order of non- and throw have
throw are swimming rescues been
unsuccessful in o Risks before unsuccessful and
accordance with attempting wade the depth,
International rescue current, and
standards on o Techniques in wade water
Swimming and Life rescue temperature
Saving permit a safe
entry
1.2 For deep water, victim  Communication
o Oral communication  Comprehend oral
is approached by
o Hand Signaling and written
swimming and
extended reach to communication
o Whistle Signaling
rescue aid while  Interpret hand
avoiding physical and whistle
contact in accordance  Mathematics and
communication
with International Mensuration
standards on o Depth of water  Detect depth and
Swimming and Life o Nature of water state of water
Saving bottom bottom
o Distance from victim  Determine
1.3 Victim is pulled to o Distance to safety distance to
safety while avoiding o Drift condition of safety of victim
physical contact in
accordance with ILS
water  Distinguish drift/
o Water temperature current condition
as specified in
and temperature
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
International of water
standards on
Swimming and Life
Saving
 Safety Practices  Practice in-house

1.4 Repeated attempt to
o Environmental safety procedure
pull the victim to safety
protection and on environmental
is ensured for
rescuer’s self- concerns protection, good
preservation in o Good grooming and grooming and
accordance with ILS personal hygiene hygiene,
as specified in o Occupational Safety occupational
International and Health Standards safety and health
standards on  Use and
Swimming and Life
Saving
 Materials, Tools and maintain physical
Equipment: Uses, characteristic of
Specifications and rigid and non-
Maintenance rigid rescue aids
o Parts and functions of  Access
lifesaving implements Standards PFD
for reach rescue. Classification:
o Proper cleaning and Type 1 to 3 ILS
stowing of reaching Lifesaving
aids. Position
Statement LPS
 Codes and Regulations 15 on Basic
o Standards PFD Aquatic Survival
Skills
Classification: Type 1
to 3.  ILS Lifesaving
o ILS Lifesaving Position
Position Statement Statement LPS
LPS 15 on Basic 09 on
Aquatic Survival Recertification
Skills for Beach and
o ILS Lifesaving Open Water
Position Statement Lifesavers
LPS 09 on  Practice personal
Recertification for values in an
Beach and Open aquatic
Water Lifesavers environment
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
5 Row toward 5.1. Available small craft  Trade Theory  Row when it is
victim using is used when victim is
o Basic Aquatic Rescue not possible to
small craft approached by
Principles perform reach,
rowing in accordance
with ILS as o Priority order in non- throw and wade
specified in swimming rescue rescue because
International o Techniques for using of depth of water.
standards on small craft in water  Comprehend oral
Swimming and Life rescue and written
Saving  Communication communication
5.2. Small craft is
o Oral and written  Interpret hand
positioned communication and whistle
appropriately at best o Hand Signaling communication
contact point for the o Whistle Signaling  Detect depth and
victim  Mathematics and state of water
Mensuration bottom
5.3. Buoyant object or
PFD is thrown to
o Distance from victim  Determine
Victim where o Depth of water distance to
necessary o Drift of water safety by the
o Distance to safety victim
5.4. Victim is towed to  Safety Practices  Distinguish drift/
safety or where o Environmental current of water
applicable to come
aboard at the stern to protection and  Practice in-house
ensure stability of concerns safety programs
water craft o Good grooming and on environmental
personal hygiene protection, good
o Occupational Safety grooming and
and Health Standards hygiene,
 Materials, Tools and occupational
Equipment: Uses, safety and health
Specifications  Utilize and
and Maintenance maintain physical
o Parts and functions of characteristic of
equipment, small small craft5.9
craft equipment Access
o Proper cleaning and Standards PFD
stowing of small craft Classification:
equipment Type 1 to 3
 Access to ILS
 Codes and Regulations Lifesaving
o Standards PFD Position
Classification Type 1 Statement LPS
to 3. 15 on Basic
o ILS Lifesaving Aquatic Survival
Position Statement Skills
LPS 15 Basic Aquatic  Access to ILS
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT
Survival Skills ILS Lifesaving
Lifesaving Position Position
Statement LPS 09 on Statement LPS
Recertification for 09on
Beach and Open Recertification
Water Lifesavers for Beach and
Open Water
Lifesavers
 Practice personal
 Values values in an
o Self-esteem aquatic
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Condition of victim Victim may be:

1.1 Non-swimmer
1.2 Weak swimmer
1.3 Injured, distressed
1.4 Unconscious
1.5 Panicking
2. Non-contact rescue 2.1 Talk

technique 2.2 Reach
2.3 Throw
2.4 Wade
2.5 Row
3. Lifesaving implements May include:

3.1 Poles
3.2 Ropes
3.3 Rescue tube
3.4 Any buoyant aid

3.5 Non-rigid materials such as towels, blankets, cloth
4. Buoyant aid May include:

4.1 Personal flotation device, e.g. life vest
4.2 Rescue tubes
4.3 Empty water cans/gallons
4.4 Air-filled flotation device
5. Rowing May include:

5.1 Paddling
5.2 Sailing
5.3 Driving
6. Small craft May include:

6.1 Kayak
6.2 Surfboard
6.3 Canoe
6.4 Bangka
6.5 Bamboo raft

EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Applied non-contact rescue technique based on his/her
swimming ability, condition of victim and rescue condition
1.2 Ensured self-preservation while attempting rescue
1.3 Followed order of priority in non-contact rescue techniques to
lessen risk to self.

implications 2.1 Recognized Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
2.3 Alternative aquatic locations where pools are not available.

assessment 3.1 Demonstration with questioning
3.2 Written Test/Examination
3.4 Portfolio
4. Context of 4.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in a

assessment simulated workplace setting.
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while task are being undertaken
whether individually or in group

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEMONSTRATE CONTACT WATER RESCUE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers skills and techniques to conduct contact rescue
for conscious or unconscious casualty in aquatic environments.
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENTS CRITERIA REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Execute contact 1.1 Condition of victim  Trade Theory  Ability to judge
rescue with is assessed. o Rescue Principles: condition of a
conscious victim 1.2 Victim is approached victim at aquatic
Four Steps in rescue
by swimming and o Assessment environment
with proper
procedures in
defensive position
while checking
contact rescue with  Adopt defensive
conscious victim. position in
positions
o Contact Rescue approaching
constantly.
1.3 Victim is asked to Techniques for victim for rescue
turn around and conscious victim
swim behind calmly.  Communications  Endurance
1.4 Techniques for o Oral and Written swimming while
contact rescue Communication carrying or towing
with conscious o Whistle and Hand a conscious victim
victim is signals with buoyant aid
performed in o Public Address (PA)
accordance with System  Encourage victim
ILS as specified in o Alarms to follow
International
standards on
 Mathematics and instructions.
Swimming and Life Mensuration
Saving o Depths of water  Ability to remain
1.5 Victim is encouraged o State of the water calm while doing
to assist by kicking bottom contact rescue.
the legs. o Distance from pool
1.6 Victims are assisted safety edge  Comprehend oral
in their exits using o Angle Orientation and written
pool ladder, Estimates communication
designated exit o Execution Period of
point or supported contact rescue
 Interpret hand
lifting of victim if  Safety Practices and whistle
designated exit is o Environmental communication
not available. protection and
1.7 Appropriate concerns
aftercare is applied  Mensuration
o Good grooming and
to ensure stability applied for
personal hygiene efficiency of
on victims condition
o Occupational Safety aquatic tasks
and Health
Standards
o Buddy and Check-in  Follow in house
System safety procedures
o Water Checks on environmental
protection, good
o Safety Stops
grooming and
 Codes and hygiene,
Regulations occupational

PERFORMANCE
o Guidelines for Safe safety and health
Pool Operation
(GSPO)  Operate and
o Swimming and maintain
Lifesaving multimedia
Handbook on presentation
Rescue Techniques materials and
equipment
Equipment: Uses,  Access
Specifications and Guidelines for
Maintenance Safe Pool
o Blast whistle Operation
o Multimedia (GSPO) and
illustrations for Handbook on
Rescue skills Rescue
performance. Techniques
o Personal Flotation
Devices (PFDs)  Practice personal
o Rescue Tube values in aquatic
environment
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Perform contact 2.1 Condition of victim  Trade Theory  Ability to judge
rescue with is assessed o Four steps in rescue condition of a
unconscious 2.2 Victim is victim at aquatic
o Assessment
victim approached with environment
procedures in
proper defensive
contact rescue with
positions to reaffirm
unconsciousness of
unconscious victim  Adopt defensive
o Contact Rescue position in
victim.
2.3 Techniques for Techniques for approaching
contact rescue unconscious victim victim for rescue
with unconscious  Communications
victim is performed o Oral and Written  Endurance
in accordance with communication swimming while
ILS as specified in o Whistle and hand carrying victim or

PERFORMANCE
International signals towing with
standards on o Public Address(PA) buoyant aid
Swimming and Life System
Saving o Alarms
2.4 Immobilization
 Mathematics and  Perform Expired
technique is used to Air Resuscitation
Mensuration
stabilize removal of (EAR) to victim
o Depths of water
victim from water while in water
with assistance of o State of the water
other lifeguards. bottom
2.5 CPR is performed o Distance from pool  Ability to remain
in suitably hard and safety edge calm while doing
flat surface o Angle Orientation contact rescue.
immediately after Estimates
the removal of o Execution Period of  Comprehend oral
victim from the contact rescue and written
water. communication
2.6 Victim is placed in a  Safety Practices
recovery position o Environmental  Interpret hand
after signs of life protection and and whistle
are present. concerns communication
2.7 Appropriate o Good grooming and
aftercare is applied personal hygiene
to ensure stability  Mensuration
o Occupational Safety applied for
on victims condition
and Health efficiency of
Standards aquatic tasks.
o Buddy and Check-in
System
o Water Checks
 Follow in house
safety procedures
o Safety Stops
on environmental
protection, good
 Codes and grooming and
Regulations hygiene,
o Guidelines for Safe occupational
Pool Operation safety and health
(GSPO)
o Swimming and  Operate and
Lifesaving maintain
Handbook on multimedia
Rescue Techniques presentation
materials and
 Materials, Tools & equipment
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and  Access
Maintenance Guidelines for
o Blast whistle Safe Pool
o Multimedia Operation
illustrations for (GSPO) and
rescue skills Handbook on
performance. Rescue
o Personal Flotation Techniques
Devices
o Rescue Tube  Practice personal

PERFORMANCE
 Values values in aquatic
o Self-esteem environment
o Punctual/ Time
conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Simulate recovery 3.1 Surface dive is  Trade Theory  Ability to judge

of a submerged performed and o Techniques for condition of a
person submerged casualty underwater victim at aquatic
is located and environment
swimming and
recovered in surface diving
accordance with
International
o Techniques for  Adopt defensive
locating and position in
standards on
reaching a approaching
Swimming and Life
submerged person victim for rescue
Saving
 Communications  Endurance
o Oral and Written swimming while
communication carrying victim or
o Whistle and hand towing with
signals buoyant aid
o Public Address (PA)
System  Perform Expired
o Alarms Air Resuscitation
(EAR) to victim
 Mathematics and while in water
Mensuration
o Depths of water  Ability to remain
o State of the Water calm while doing
bottom contact rescue.
safety edge  Comprehend oral
o Angle Orientation and written
Estimates communication
o Execution Period of
recovery exercises
 Interpret hand
and whistle
 Safety Practices communication
o Environmental

PERFORMANCE
protection and  Mensuration
concerns applied for
o Good grooming and efficiency of
personal hygiene aquatic tasks.
and Health
Standards
 Follow in house
safety procedures
System
on environmental
o Water Checks
protection, good
o Safety Stops grooming and
hygiene,
 Codes and occupational
Regulations safety and health
o Guidelines for Safe
Pool Operation  Operate and
(GSPO) maintain
o Swimming and multimedia
Lifesaving presentation
Handbook on materials and
Rescue Techniques equipment
 Materials, Tools &  Access

Equipment: Uses, Guidelines for
Specifications and Safe Pool
Maintenance Operation
o Blast whistle (GSPO) and
o Multimedia Handbook on
illustrations for Rescue
underwater skills Techniques
performance.
o Personal Flotation  Practice personal
Devices (PFDs) values in aquatic
environment
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

PERFORMANCE
4. Demonstrate 4.1. Search is  Trade Theory  Ability to search
underwater performed at o Shallow water for bubbles from a
search for a shallow water areas victim underwater
search techniques
submerge victim by using Team or o Deep water search
Individual Search
methods in
techniques  Adopt appropriate
accordance with  Communications defensive position
ILS as specified in o Oral and Written in approaching
Swimming and communication victim underwater
Lifesaving o Whistle and hand
Handbook signals  Endurance
o Public Address (PA) Underwater
4.2. Parallel pattern System swimming while
search is organized o Alarms reaching and
for deep water in carrying victim
accordance with
ILS as specified in
 Mathematics and
Mensuration  Perform Expired
Swimming and Air Resuscitation
o Depths of water
Lifesaving (EAR) to victim
Handbook o State of the water
bottom while in water
4.3. Appropriate o Distance from pool
Equipment is used safety edge  Ability to remain
to increase o Angle Orientation calm while doing
efficiency of Estimates contact rescue.
underwater search o Execution Period of
in accordance with underwater search  Comprehend oral
ILS as specified in exercises and written
Swimming and communication
Lifesaving  Safety Practices
Handbook o Environmental  Interpret hand
protection and and whistle
concerns communication
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene  Mensuration
applied for
and Health efficiency of
Standards aquatic tasks.
System
o Water Checks  Follow in-house
o Safety Stops safety procedures
on environmental
protection, good
 Codes and grooming and
Regulations hygiene,
o Guidelines for Safe occupational
Pool Operation safety and health
(GSPO)
o Swimming and  Operate and
Lifesaving maintain
Handbook on multimedia
Rescue Techniques presentation
materials and
 Materials, Tools & equipment

PERFORMANCE
Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and  Access
Maintenance Guidelines for
o Blast whistle Safe Pool
o Multimedia Operation
illustrations for (GSPO) and
underwater skills Handbook on
performance. Rescue
o Personal Flotation Techniques
Devices (PFDs)
o Self-esteem values in aquatic
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
5. Perform aquatic 5.1 Neck  Trade Theory  Proficiency in
spine injury immobilization o Head and Neck retrieval
immobilization technique is applied operation for
immobilization
to prevent further techniques spine injury
damage in victim
o Removing spine
accordance with
injury victim from
ILS as specified in
Swimming and
shallow or deep  Endurance
water swimming while
Lifesaving
o Use of spine board reaching and
Handbook.
and straps carrying spine
5.2 In-water o Lifeguard Checklist- injury victim
stabilization of Spinal Management
spinal injury is Summary  Perform Expired
conducted with the Air Resuscitation
assistance of fellow  Communications (EAR) to victim
lifeguards. o Oral and Written while in water
communication
5.3 Casualty is o Whistle and hand  Ability to remain
removed from water signals calm while doing
using spine board o Public Address (PA) aquatic spine
and straps in System injury
accordance with o Alarms management .
ILS as specified in
Swimming and
Lifesaving  Mathematics and  Capacity to

PERFORMANCE
Handbook Mensuration retrieve victim by
o Depths of water use of spine
o State of the Water board and straps.
bottom
o Distance from pool  Comprehend oral
safety edge and written
o Angle Orientation communication
Estimates 
o Execution Period of
underwater search  Interpret hand
exercises  and whistle
 communication
 Safety Practices 
o Environmental
protection and  Mensuration
concerns applied for
o Good grooming and efficiency of
personal hygiene aquatic tasks.
o Occupational Safety 
and Health  Follow in-house
Standards safety procedures
o Buddy and Check-in on environmental
System protection, good
o Water Checks grooming and
o Safety Stops hygiene,
occupational
 Codes and safety and health
Regulations 
o Guidelines for Safe  Operate and
Pool Operation maintain
(GSPO) multimedia
o Swimming and presentation
Lifesaving materials and
Handbook on equipment
Rescue Techniques
 Access
 Materials, Tools & Guidelines for
Equipment: Uses, Safe Pool
Specifications and Operation
Maintenance (GSPO) and
o Blast whistle Handbook on
o Multimedia Rescue
illustrations for Techniques
rescue skills
performance.  Practice personal
o Spine Board and values in aquatic
Straps environment
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and

PERFORMANCE
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
6. Demonstrate 6.1. Selected Gentle  Trade Theory  Ability to select
landing (from Slope landing o Categories of and adopt
water) a person in procedures are appropriate
Landing
difficulty performed in o Selecting the landing method
accordance with for a given
method of landing
ILS as specified in situation
Swimming and
Lifesaving  Communications
Handbook o Oral and Written  Quick removal of
communication victim from water
6.2. Selected Steep o Whistle and hand at low risk of
slope landing signals accident to both
procedures are o Public Address (PA) lifesaver and
performed in System victim for less
accordance with o Alarms interruption in
ILS as specified in performing
Swimming and resuscitation
Lifesaving
 Mathematics and
Mensuration
Handbook
o Depths of water
 Ability to remain
calm while doing
o State of the water
specific landing
bottom method
o Distance from safety
edge
o Angle Orientation  Comprehend oral
Estimates and written
o Execution Period of communication
landing exercises
 Interpret hand
 Safety Practices and whistle
communication
o Environmental
protection and
concerns  Mensuration
o Good grooming and applied for
personal hygiene efficiency of
o Occupational Safety aquatic tasks.
and Health
Standards  Follow in-house
o Buddy and Check-in safety procedures
System on environmental
o Water Checks protection, good

PERFORMANCE
o Safety Stops grooming and
hygiene,
 Codes and occupational
Regulations safety and health
Pool Operation  Operate and
(GSPO) maintain
o Swimming and multimedia
Lifesaving presentation
Handbook on materials and
Rescue Techniques equipment
 Access Safe Pool

Operation
(GSPO) and
 Materials, Tools & Handbook on
Equipment: Uses, Rescue
Specifications and Techniques
Maintenance
o Blast whistle  Practice personal
o Multimedia values in aquatic
illustrations for venues
underwater skills
performance.
o Spine Boards
o Rescue tubes
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Condition of victim Include but not limited to:
1.1 Non-swimmer
1.2 Weak swimmer
1.3 Injured person
1.4 Unconscious person
1.5 Panicking
2. Contact rescue with Include but not limited to:
conscious victim 2.1 Wrist tow
2.2 Armpit tow
2.3 Close chin tow
3. Proper defensive Include but not limited to:
positions 3.1 Defensive position
3.2 Reverse
3.3 Blocking
3.4 Escape technique
4. Contact rescue with Include but not limited to:
unconscious victim. 4.1 Chest tow
4.2 Double armpit tow
4.3 Double shoulder tow
4.4 Spinal tow
5. Surface Dives Include but not limited to:
5.1 Head first surface dives when victim can be seen underwater
5.2 Feet first dive when water is murky
5.3 One deep breath prior to submerging underwater
6. Neck immobilization Include but not limited to:

6.1 Vice grip (face up casualty)
6.2 Vice grip (face down casualty)
6.3 Extended arm rollover
7. Appropriate May include:
Equipment 7.1 Snorkeling equipment
7.2 Goggles
7.3 Improvised Underwater Visual Equipment
7.4 Portable free flow oxygen mobile bottle
8. Gentle Slope Landing Include but not limited to:
7.1 Walk out
7.2 Drag
7.3 Shoulder carry
7.4 Piggyback carry
9. Steep Slope Landing Include but not limited to:
8.1 Support position
8.2 Stirrup lift
8.3 Assisted lift

EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Applied contact rescue technique based on his/her
swimming ability, condition of victim and rescue condition
1.2 Ensured self-preservation while attempting the rescue
1.3 Followed the order of procedures in contact rescue
techniques to lessen risks to self

2.1 Swimming pool 25m + pool
2.2 Floating Spine board with straps
2.3 Cervical Collar

assessment 3.1 Demonstration with questioning
3.2 Direct observation
3.3 Oral examination
4. Context of
assessment 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any
appropriately simulated environment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM LIFEGUARDING SCANNING

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers skills and techniques for scanning aquatic
venues to include dangers for the users and activities.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
ELEMENT REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Monitor 1.1 Senses are used to  Trade Theory  Ability to effectively
aquatic sweep happenings o The Senses and scan aquatic zone
surroundings around an aquatic at the least time.
what they tell us
environment o Principles of
1.2 Danger points are
scanning  Familiarized
o Different Scanning characteristic
attended in an
aquatic venue Strategies and sights, sounds,
Techniques patterns and
1.3 Potential trouble or o Scanning rhythms of activity
distressed Methodology considered normal
behaviors of and unique to an
bathers are  Communications aquatic venue being
detected o Oral and Written served.
communication
o Whistle and hand  Identify hazards
signals and danger points
o Public Address (PA) in aquatic venues. .
System
o Alarms  Comprehend oral
and written
 Mathematics and communication
Mensuration
o Repeated sweeps  Interpret hand and
within 5 minutes whistle
allows focusing on communication
each patron at least
once.  Mensuration
applied for
 Safety Practices efficiency of
o Environmental scanning tasks.
protection and
concerns  Follow in-house
o Good grooming and safety procedures
personal hygiene on environmental
o Occupational Safety protection, good
and Health Standards grooming and
hygiene,
 Codes and Regulations occupational safety
o Guidelines for and health
o Safe Pool Operation
(GSPO)  Operate and
o Lifeguarding maintain
Handbook multimedia
presentation
materials and

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
equipment
&Equipment: Uses,  Access Guidelines
Specifications and for Safe Pool
Maintenance Operation (GSPO)
o Blast whistle and Lifeguarding
o PA System Handbook on
o Alarm System Supervision

o Self-esteem values in aquatic
o Punctual/ venues
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Organize and 2.1. Sensory input  Trade Theory  Know medical history
sort aquatic scanning is used to o Principle of a that may be of use in
venue sort aquatic venue supervision of regular
Scanning Strategy
patronage utilization o Four P’s of Scanning patrons
- Posture
2.2. Screening of
patrons for child
- Position  Applied head
- Pattern counting, grouping,
supervision by an - Patrons mental filing, profile
adult is performed to o Supervision scanning matching and
minimize risks in patterns tracking for purposes
accident - Circular of accounting patrons
- Rectangular in aquatic venue.
2.3. Medical history of - Horizontal and
regular patrons is vertical
recorded in  Ability to detect
- Joining the dots
accordance with potential trouble
o Scanning Techniques
company rules and based in physical
in Supervising appearance and
regulations Swimmers behavior of bather.
- Intensive Scan
2.4. Actual physical - Extensive Scan
appearance and - Combined Scan  Comprehend oral and
behavior of active written
bathers are o Communication with communication
scanned in Patrons

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
accordance with
scanning techniques
2.5. Company rules and o Prevention of  Interpret hand and

regulations are emergency through whistle
Communicated with supervision communication
venue Patrons - Size of the area
- Number of users
- Water activities  Mensuration applied
offered for efficiency of
- Design and scanning tasks.
shape of pools
- Leisure area and  Follow in-house
features safety procedures on
- Number of environmental
Lifeguards and protection, good
their positioning grooming and
hygiene, occupational
 Communication safety and health
o Oral and Written
communication  Operate and maintain
o Whistle and hand multimedia
signals presentation
o Public Address (PA) materials and
System equipment
o Alarms
 Access Guidelines for
 Mathematics and Safe Pool Operation
Mensuration (GSPO) and
o Five (5) minutes limit Lifeguarding
of visual tasks
o Continuous  Handbook on
movement of head Supervision
and eyes
o Frequent Lifeguard  Practice personal
rotation values in aquatic
o Establish rotation in venues
5-minute increments
for every rotation
o Make accounting of
patrons in your zone
scan period
o Environmental
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming and
personal hygiene
o Buddy and

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
o Check-in System
o Water Checks
o Safety Stops
 Codes and Regulations

Pool Operation
(GSPO)
o Lifeguarding
Handbook

Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Blast whistle
o PA System
o Alarm System
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Recognize 3.1 Suspected bathers  Trade Theory  Anticipate problems
aquatic in distress are o Appearance and or accidents by
accidents identified following recognizing indicators
behavioral indicators
company rules and of a troubled patron. based on appearance
regulations and behavior of
o Principal rule of
Lifeguarding: bathers
3.2 Situations are
assessed quickly
whenever you  Ability to support
suspect trouble, needs for assistance
and decisively in
quickly assess the by other lifeguards
accordance with
situation then positioned afar
ILS as specified in
respond immediately.
Swimming and
o Working with patrons
 Ability to directly ask
Lifesaving people if they need
Handbook having special needs
help
 Close supervision
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
3.3 Immediate  Communication skills for physically-
response to o Oral and Written abled bathers
distress incident is communication  Comprehend oral and
performed in o Whistle and hand written
accordance with
ILS as specified in
signals  communication
o Public Address (PA)
International  Interpret hand and
standards on System
whistle
Swimming and Life o Alarms
communication
Saving
 Mathematics and  Mensuration applied
Mensuration for efficiency of
o Five (5) minutes limit scanning tasks.
of visual tasks
o Continuous
movement of head  Follow in-house
and eyes safety procedures on
o Frequent Lifeguard environmental
protection, good
rotation
grooming and
o Establish rotation in
hygiene,
5-minute increments
occupational safety
for every rotation
and health
o Make accounting of
patrons in your zone
scan period  Operate and maintain
multimedia
presentation
materials and
o Environmental equipment
protection and
concerns
o Good grooming and  Access Guidelines for
personal hygiene Safe Pool Operation
o Occupational Safety (GSPO) and
Lifeguarding
Handbook on
Supervision
System
o Water Checks
o Safety Stops  Practice personal
values in aquatic
venues
Pool Operation
(GSPO)
o Lifeguarding
Handbook

Equipment: Uses,
Specifications and
Maintenance
o Blast whistle
o PA System
o Alarm System
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
May include:
1. Senses 1.1 Vision
1.2 Hearing
1.3 Smell
1.4 Touch
2. Sweeps May include:
2.1 Visual check of your zones and last only for few seconds
2.2 Tracking patrons by their ages
2.3 Tracking patrons by their heights
2.4 Tracking patrons joining the dots between swimmers
3. Danger points May refer to but not limited to:
3.1 Sweep eyes over entire zone
3.2 Patrons and activity directly in front of a Lifeguard
3.3 Tower Lifeguards should look directly downwards
3.4 Checking of adjacent lifeguards on each sweep for signals
3.5 Scan below the surface regularly.
3.7 Diving boards
3.8 Drop offs
3.9 Ladders
3.10 Toys and
3.11 Small children
3.12 Check to see that those who enter water from a dive, slide or
diving boards resurface.
4. Distressed Behaviors Not limited to:
4.1 Distressed Swimmers Behaviors
4.2 Active Drowning Behaviors
4.3 Passive Drowning Behaviors
4.4 Unconscious Victim
5. Sensory input Not limited to:
5.1 Head counting
5.2 Grouping
5.3 Mental filing
5.4 Profile matching
5.5 Tracking
6. Screening of patrons Not limited to
6.1 Supervision by parents to children
6.2 Promote water safety at the venue
6.3 Educate patrons about safety practices
7. Active bathers Not limited to:
7.1 Water bobbers
7.2 Corner jumpers
7.3 Side jumpers
7.4 Gutter grabbers / rope holders
7.5 Swimmers under diving boards
7.6 Disoriented people
7.7 Breath holders

EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Demonstrated monitoring of aquatic surroundings, sorting
and organizing venue patronage
1.2 Demonstrated assessments and response of distress
incidents
2.1 Red and Yellow Uniform
2.2 Swimming Pool
3. Method of assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview
4.Context of assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual

workplace or simulation environment of TESDA accredited
institutions.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MONITOR WATER QUALITY FOR SWIMMING

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers knowledge, skill and attitude to conduct water
quality test for swimming pool, spring, river and marine /
estuarine waters.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
1. Perform 1.1. Appropriate  Trade Theory  Perform chlorine test
chlorine level amount of water o Operation of Chlorine procedure at pool
test at pool sample is Test Kit
retrieved in test o Parameters of an  Determine
tubes using acceptable chlorine appropriate chlorine
chlorine testing level for bathing level using the test
kit. o Procedure for the kit.
1.2. Clarity and color conduct of chlorine
of water sample level test in pool.  Comprehend oral
is compared and written
versus the  Communication communication
sealed tubes o Oral and written
provided in the communication  Report writing
test kit
1.3. Actual chlorine  Mathematics and  Ability to extract the
level is Mensuration required volume of
determined by o Volume reading of water sample as
reading the water sample read in test kit.
marked number o Comparison of water
in the most sample based on  Determine the right
identical sealed given color chart matching color as in
tube of the test o Reading of test level. the test kit color
kit. chart
1.4. Rechecking  Safety Practices
chlorine level o Environmental  Read tested chlorine
reading is protection and level
repeated concerns
1.5. Chlorine test o Good grooming and  Follow in-house
result is recorded personal hygiene safety procedures on
and notified to o Occupational Safety environmental
immediate and Health Standards protection, good
superior grooming and
1.6. Records of  Materials, Tools and hygiene,
chlorine level Equipment: Uses, occupational safety
tested is Specifications and and health.
maintained Maintenance
according to o Parts and functions of  Monitor maintenance
company policies Chlorine Test Kit system for Test Kit,
and procedures o Proper cleaning and tools and materials
stowing of Test Kit
 Access PD856
article for immediate

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
reference of the
 Codes and sanitation cod
Regulations  Practice personal
o Code on Sanitation of values in an aquatic
the Philippines environment
1998 (PD 856) by
DOH Environmental
Health Service
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
2. Perform acidity/ 2.1 Test tube is filled  Trade Theory  Perform acidity /
alkalinity test at out with appropriate o Operation of Acidity / alkalinity test
pools and amount of water Alkalinity Test Kit procedure at pool
natural bathing sample using
place acidity/alkalinity
o Parameters of  Determine
Acceptable Acidity / appropriate acidity /
testing kit.
Alkalinity level for alkalinity level using
2.2 Changed of color in
bathing the test kit.
water sample after
o Test Procedure for
dropping  Ability to comprehend
appropriate amount the conduct of Acidity
oral and written
of testing solution is / Alkalinity level tests
communication
observed and in pool.
 Interpret hand and
compared versus whistle
the sealed tubes in  Communication
communication
the test kit. o Oral and written
2.3 Acidity or alkalinity communication  Ability to extract the
level is determined o Hand Signaling required volume of
based on the o Whistle Signaling water sample as read
reading of the color in test kit.
in the sealed tube
 Mathematics and  Determine the right
Mensuration matching color as in
2.4 Acidity/Alkalinity the test kit color chart
o Volume reading of
test result is
water sample  Read tested chlorine
recorded and
o Comparison of water level
immediately notified
sample based on
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
to superior given color chart  Practice in-house
o Reading of test level. safety procedure on
environmental
2.5 Record of  Safety Practices protection, good
acidity/alkalinity grooming and
o Environmental
levels of water is hygiene, occupational
protection and
maintained safety and health
concerns
according to
o Good grooming and
company policies
and procedures personal hygiene  Monitor maintenance
o Occupational Safety system for Test Kit,
and Health Standards tools and materials
 Materials, Tools and  Access PD856 article

Equipment: Uses, for immediate
Specifications and reference of the
Maintenance sanitation code
o Parts and functions of
Acidity/Alkalinity Test  Practice personal
Kit values in an aquatic
o Proper cleaning and environment
stowing of Test Kit
 Codes and
Regulations
o Code on Sanitation of
the Philippines 1998
(PD 856) by DOH
Environmental Health
Service
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
3. Perform 3.1 15 cm (6inches)  Trade Theory  Set-up black disc at
turbidity test of black disc is o Set-up Procedures in deepest underwater
swimming pool mounted at the part of pool.
Mounting the Test
water deepest point of the

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
pool Reference Disc  Observe clarity level
3.2 Clear Water is of water visually.
observed after
black disc is
already visible in
all designated areas  Communication  Comprehend oral and
in the pool deck o Oral communication written
o Hand Signaling communication
o Whistle Signaling  Interpret hand and
 Mathematics and whistle
Mensuration communication
o Distance estimate  Define exact location
o Visual clarity check to place the black
 Safety Practices disc in water
o Environmental  Judge visually the
protection and clarity of water
concerns  Practice in-house
o Good grooming and safety procedure on
personal hygiene environmental
protection, good
grooming and
 Materials, Tools and hygiene,
Equipment: Uses, occupational safety
Specifications and and health
Maintenance  Monitor
o Parts and functions
maintenance
of metal black disc
o Proper cleaning and system for metal
stowing of test disc. black disc, tools
and materials
 Codes and
Regulations  Access PD856
o Code on Sanitation of article for
the Philippines 1998 immediate
(PD 856) by DOH reference of the
Environmental Health sanitation code
Service  Practice personal
 Values values in an aquatic
o Self-esteem environment
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined
4. Retrieve water 4.1. Water sample is  Trade Theory  Perform retrieval of

sample for retrieved and o Extracting and water sample either
submission to placed in six 1 Liter by swimming or just
Handling of Water
laboratory bottles in Sample at Pool beside a deck or by
bacteriological accordance with the use of small craft.
o Procedure on
quality test IRR of Code on
sanitation of the
Marine / Estuarine  Ability to comprehend
Water Sample oral and written
Philippines 1998
Extraction communication
(PD 856) for
Public Swimming  Interpret hand and
and Bathing  Communication whistle
Places. o Oral and written communication
communication  Extract the required
4.2. Water samples o Hand Signaling
volume of water
are submitted to o Whistle Signaling sample for laboratory
an accredited tests
laboratory by  Mathematics and  Keep water free from
DOH for Mensuration foreign contamination
bacteriological o Volume of water as delivered to the
and fecal sample laboratory
coliform o Sealing of water
sample for transport
 Practice in-house
analysis. safety procedure of
environmental
4.3. Immediate  Safety Practices protection, good
superior is notified o Environmental grooming and
of bacteriological protection and hygiene, occupational
test result. concerns safety and health
o Good grooming and  Monitor maintenance
personal hygiene system for water
o Occupational Safety sample basins, tools
and Health Standards and materials
 Access PD856 article
 Materials, Tools and for immediate
Equipment: Uses, reference of the
Specifications and sanitation code
Maintenance
o Parts and functions of  Practice personal
sampling basins and values in an aquatic
containers. environment
o Proper cleaning and
stowing of containers.

o Code on Sanitation of
the Philippines 1998
(PD 856) by DOH
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED
Environmental Health
Service
 Values
o Self-esteem
o Punctual/
o Time conscious
o Environmental and
pollution conscious
o Honest
o Dependable
o Innovative
o Alert
o Systematic and
organized
o Committed
o Creative
o Patient
o Determined

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. 1.Code on Sanitation May include but are not limited to:
of the Philippines 1.1 Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO)
(PD856) 1.2 Coastal Public Safety Guidelines
2. Fecal coliform May include but not limited to:

analysis 2.1 Standard procedures set by DENR on natural bodies of water
used for bathing, swimming or contact recreation activities.
2.2 Guidelines set by the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines
(PD856).
EVIDENCE GUIDE

competency 1.1 Applied water quality monitoring for pools and marine
Environments
1.2 Demonstrated knowledge of acceptable parameters on
chlorine, acidity/alkalinity and turbidity.

2.1 Red and yellow uniform
2.2 Swimming pool
2.3 Marine aquatic locations
3. Method of assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

3.2 Interview
4. Context of assessment 4.1 Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any

appropriately simulated environment

SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS
These standards are set to provide technical and vocational education and training (TVET)
providers with information and other important requirements to consider when designing training
programs for LIFEGUARD SERVICES NCII.
They include information on curriculum design; training delivery; trainee entry requirements;
tools and equipment; training facilities; and trainer’s qualification.
3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN
TESDA shall provide training on the development of competency-based curricula to enable

training providers develop their own curricula with the components mentioned below.
Delivery of knowledge requirements for the basic, common and core units of competency
specifically in the areas of mathematics, science/technology, communication/language and other
academic subjects shall be contextualized. To this end, TVET providers shall develop a Contextual
Learning Matrix (CLM) to include also green technology, issues on health and drugs and cater to
persons with disabilities (PWD’s).
Course Title: LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC Level NC II
Nominal Training Duration:

20 hrs Basic Competencies
240 hrs Common Competencies
720 hrs Core Competencies
Total 980 hrs
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of an
aquatic lifesaver or pool lifeguard and in accordance with industry standards. It covers
competencies for prevention of drowning and other aquatic accidents mainly at still waters such as
swimming pool in public recreation facilities, hotels, resorts and condominiums or homes. Subjects
taught likewise develop skills in water safety, lifesaving and rescue at open water environments
such as in rivers, lakes and beaches.
To obtain this, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

BASIC COMPETENCIES
20 HRS
Unit of Nominal
Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Methodology Assessment Approach
Competency Duration
1. Participate in 1.1 Obtain and  Describe Organizational 4 Hours
workplace convey policies  Group
 Oral evaluation
communication workplace discussion
information
 Read:
o Effective communication
o Written communication
o Communication procedures
and systems
 Identify:
o Different modes of  Lecture  Written examination
communication
o Medium of communication
o Flow of communication
o Available technology
relevant to the enterprise
and the individual’s work
responsibilities
 Prepare different Types of
question
 Gather different sources of
information
 Apply storage system in  Demonstration  Observation
establishing workplace
information
 Demonstrate Telephone
courtesy
1.2 Complete  Describe Communication
relevant work procedures and systems  Group
 Oral evaluation
related discussion
documents
 Read:
 Lecture  Written examination
o Meeting protocols
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
o Nature of workplace
meetings
o Workplace interactions  Lecture  Written examination
o Barriers of communication
 Complete work related
 Demonstration  Observation
documents
 Read instructions on work
related forms/documents
 Practice:
o Estimate, calculate and
record routine workplace
measures
o Basic mathematical  Demonstration  Observation
processes of addition,
subtraction, division and
multiplication
 Demonstrate office activities in:
 Oral evaluation
o workplace meetings and  Role play
 Observation
discussions scenario
 Perform workplace duties
 Oral evaluation
scenario following simple written  Role play
 Observation
notices
 Follow simple spoken language  Demonstration  Observation
 Identify the different Non-verbal
communication
 Demonstrate ability to relate to
people of social range in the
workplace
 Gather and provide information
in response to workplace
requirements

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
1.3 Participate in  Identify:
workplace o types of workplace
meeting and documents and forms
discussion
o kinds of workplace report
o Available technology relevant  Lecture  Written examination
to the enterprise and the
individual’s work
responsibilities
 Read and follow instructions in
applying basic mathematical
concepts
 Follow simple spoken language  Demonstration  Observation
 Demonstrate ability to relate to
people of social range in the
workplace
 Gather and provide information
in response to workplace
requirements
2. Work in a team 2.1 Describe and  Describe the team role and 4 Hours
environment identify team scope
 Group
role and  Oral evaluation
discussion
responsibility
in a team.
 Read
o Definition of Team
o Difference between team and
group  Lecture  Written examination
o Objectives and goals of team
 Identify different sources of
information

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
2.2 Describe work  Describe team goals and  Group
 Oral evaluation
as a team objectives discussion
 Perform in setting team goals  Oral evaluation
 Role play
and expectations scenario  Observation
 Identify
o individual role and  Lecture  Written examination
responsibility
 Practice Interacting effectively  Group
 Oral evaluation
with others discussion
 Read:
o Fundamental rights at work
including gender sensitivity
o Understanding individual
competencies relative to
teamwork
o Types of individuals
o Role of leaders
3. Practice career 3.1 Integrate  Describe performance  Group 6 Hours
professionalism personal  Oral evaluation
evaluation discussion
objectives
with  Read:
organizational o Work values and ethics (Code
goals of Conduct, Code of Ethics,
etc.)
o Understanding personal  Lecture  Written examination
objectives
o Understanding organizational
goals

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Demonstrate Intra and
Interpersonal skills at work
 Demonstrate personal  Demonstration  Observation
commitment in work
3.2 Set and meet  Describe company policies,

 Group
work priorities operations, procedures and  Oral evaluation
discussion
standards
 Read:
o Time Management
o Basic strategic planning  Lecture  Written examination
concepts
o Resource utilization and
management
 Apply managing goals and time  Demonstration  Observation
 Practice:
o economic use of resources
and facilities  Demonstration  Observation
o time management
3.3 Maintain  Describe company recognition

professional and incentives  Group
 Oral evaluation
growth and discussion
development
 Read:
o Career development
opportunities
o Information on relevant  Lecture  Written examination
licenses and or certifications
o personal career development
needs
 Identify career opportunities
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Determine personal career
 Group
development needs  Oral evaluation
discussion
4. Practice 4.1 Identify  Describe OSH procedures, 6 Hours
occupational hazard and practices and regulations  Group
 Oral evaluation
health and risks discussion
safety
 Read
o OSH indicators
o Organizational contingency
practices  Lecture  Written examination
 Practice hazards/risks
identification and control
4.2 Evaluate  Describe effects of safety

 Group
hazard and hazards  Oral evaluation
discussion
risks
 Read
o Threshold Limit Value –TLV
 Practice reporting safety hazards  Role play  Observation
 Demonstrate evaluating hazards
and risks using communication
equipment
4.3 Control  Describe :

hazards and o Organization safety and
risks health protocol  Group
 Oral evaluation
discussion
o Company emergency
procedure practices
 Practice personal hygiene  Demonstration  Observation
 Practice drills on responding to  Demonstration
 Observation
emergency  Simulation

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
4.4 Maintain  Identify emergency-related drills
occupational information
health and  Lecture  Written examination
safety
awareness
 Practice occupational safety and
health standards on personal  Role play  Observation
records in the workplace
 Practice emergency related drills  Demonstration
in the workplace  Simulation  Observation

COMMON COMPETENCIES
240 HRS
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
1. Demonstrate 1.1 Implement  Read: 80 Hours
Knowledge the Aqua code o The Principle of Aquacode
and Skills on - G = go together
Water Safety - S = stay afloat and wave
- R = reach to rescue
o Definition of Drowning  Lecture  Written examination
o Water Safety
o Safety consideration as a
Lifesaver
o Prevention of aquatic
emergencies
 Practice buddy system, calmly
waving while floating in water
and conduct reach rescue using
a stick or a rope.
 Estimate distance to safety
and feel depth of water.
 Prepare materials,
specification and maintenance
of swim wear, eye wear, foot
wear and throw line or rope
 Read environmental
 Lecture  Written Test
protection and concerns
 Practice in-house safety
procedure on environmental
protection, good grooming and  Demonstration  Observation
hygiene, occupational safety
and health standards

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Prepare red and yellow
uniform, sun protection devices
rehydration fluids, and mobile
phones for emergency services.
 Practice 5s in safekeeping wet
personal wears and lifesaving
aids
 Practice good grooming and
personal hygiene
 Demonstrate ability to
comprehend oral and written
communication
 Apply personal values in an
aquatic environment
1.2 Use  Read:  Lecture  Written examination

Recognized o Getting Ready for Aquatic
Clothing and Works
Outdoor o Sun Safety
Protective o Red and Yellow Lifeguard
Devices Uniform
 Demonstrate applying skin
sunscreen and proper wearing
of lifeguard uniform, swim wear,
eyewear, tents and first aid bag.
 Demonstrate ability to  Demonstration  Observation
communication
aquatic environment

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
1.3 Interpret  Describe Pool Signage

Standard  Group
Water Safety  Oral evaluation
Discussion
Flags and
Signs
 Read:
Water Safety and Beach
Flags Operation
o Standard Water Safety
Information and permissive,
regulatory and warning
signs
o Typeface for text and
distance factor for externally
illuminated safety signs
 Practice proper hoisting and
taking down water safety flags
 Demonstrate Inspection,
maintenance and storage of
flags, flag-poles and signage
 Demonstrate correct anchoring
and unfastening of flag-pole
communication
aquatic environment

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
1.4 Spot Dangers  Describe safety guidelines for

of Different rivers, lakes, ponds, beaches,  Group
Aquatic  Oral evaluation
pools and home or Discussion
Environments condominium aquatic
environment
 Read the dangers at different
aquatic environments :
o rivers
o lakes
o ponds
o beaches
o pools and  Lecture  Written examination
o home or condominium
aquatic environment
 Read and describe the Factors
that may vary water flow and
current in river, lake, beach and
ocean.
 Demonstrate detecting
presence of crumbling banks,
uneven river beds and  Demonstration  Observation
submerged obstacles in rivers,
creeks and waterholes.
 Identify whirlpool in the water
and reverse currents near the
riverbank, rocks or semi-
submerged obstacle
 Read instructions on  Lecture  Written examination
recognizing strong current
(Swift Water) at river entry
points of lakes, dams and
lagoons.

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Practice detecting strong
currents (Swift Water) caused
by irrigation pumps and
channels in ponds or farms.
 Read and follow instructions on
how to distinguish presence of
cold water, surging waves, tidal  Lecture  Written examination
and rip current in beaches and
surf.
 Inspect condition of fences,
barriers and gates of public and  Demonstration  Observation
home or condominium pools.
 Monitor weather forecasts
environment
1.5 Follow Safety  Describe Safety Guidelines at

Guidelines for different Aquatic Activities:  Group
 Oral evaluation
Different o Swimming at swimming Discussion
Aquatic pools
Activities
o Swimming at beaches
o Swimming in waves
o Swimming at rivers
o Safe fishing
o Safe watercraft recreation
o Safe surfing
o Safe recreational diving and
snorkeling
o Conduct of Water Safety
Education and Programs
 Demonstrate implementation
of safety guidelines for different  Demonstration  Observation
aquatic activities
 Identify different types of PFDs  Lecture  Written examination

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Demonstrate swimming drills
on the following activities:
o orient body at an angle to
current flow, facing  Demonstration
upstream for survival at river  Simulated
o Swim parallel with the waves Emergency
 Observation
to escape rip current in Response
beach Scenarios
o Float and wave
o Swim inside a rip current
(simulating inability to
escape a rip)
 Practice choosing and putting
on a PFD on land or water
 Demonstrate sharing a PFD as
a flotation support to a person
communication
aquatic environment
2. Perform 2.1 Recognize the  Describe how oxygen is 60 Hours

Resuscitation function of transported to cells of the brain,
(CPR + human heart and lungs and how
 Group
ILCOR + After respiratory carbon dioxide is removed in  Oral evaluation
Discussion
Care) system conjunction with circulatory
system
 Read:
o Function and design of
human respiratory system
o Volume of air intake through
the mouth
o Air Composition during
Inspiration and Expiration

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
o Functions of trachea and
alveoli
o The exchange of gases at
alveolus through  Lecture  Written examination
bronchioles.
o Air route to the lungs
 Practice drills on resuscitation
to maintain skills
 Perform clearing and  Simulated
maintaining open airway by Emergency
 Observation
head tilting and chin lifting. Response
Scenarios
 Monitor maintenance system
for multimedia illustrations of  Demonstration  Observation
human respiratory system
communication
 Apply personal values in  Demonstration  Observation
classroom and in an aquatic
environment
2.2 Determine the  Describe the design and  Group  Oral evaluation
function of function of circulatory system Discussion
human
circulatory
system

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Read:
o How the body cells are
enabled to accept oxygen
and glucose
o Position of the heart with
respect to the chest and
sternum.
o The thoracic cage and heart.
 Demonstrate locating  Demonstration
compression point for CPR  Simulated
 Practice drills on resuscitation Emergency  Observation
to maintain skills Response
Scenarios
 Demonstrate the ability to
communication
 Apply personal values in  Demonstration  Observation
environment
2.3 Apply  Describe the circumstances of  Group

 Oral evaluation
resuscitation respiratory failure Discussion
 Read:
o Early detecting the Cause
of Respiratory Failure
o The Signs of Life
o The Chain of Survival
o Resuscitation Flow Chart
o Resuscitation Action Plan  Lectures  Written examination
(DRSABCD)
o ILCOR and ILS
 Identify CPR techniques
including modification for infants
and
pregnant women

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Practice resuscitation for adult  Demonstration
victim, pregnant women and  Simulated
infants Emergency  Observation
Response
Scenarios
 Apply 5’s
 Practice cleaning and
safekeeping of manikins and
mask
comprehend oral and written  Demonstration  Observation
communication
 Apply personal values in
environment
2.4 Follow after  Describe General After Care

care Guidelines
 Group
procedures to  Oral evaluation
discussion
drowning
victim
 Practice drills on:
 Demonstration
o positioning victim to
 Simulated
recovery Position when
Emergency  Observation
signs of life appear
Response
o transporting victim to
Scenarios
hospital and use of oxygen
 Apply 5’s in implementing after
care procedure
communication
environment

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
3. Provide 3.1 Assess  Describe emergency situation 60 Hours
Emergency aquatic assessment and triage  Group
emergency  Oral evaluation
Care (First application Discussion
Aid) situation
 Read:
o Usage of available first aid
kit or bag.
o Order of treatment and
evacuation at triage
 Identify procedure for aquatic
emergency assessment to
include applicable land-based
emergencies such as heart
attack and vehicle accidents
 Perform aquatic emergency  Demonstration
assessment to include  Simulated
applicable land-based Emergency  Observation
emergencies such as heart Response
attack and vehicle accidents Scenarios
 Perform cleaning and
maintaining first aid kit or bag,
first aid log and emergency
hygiene packs.
communication
environment
3.2 Apply first aid  Read:
o Basic aid (rescue, care and
management) in aquatic
emergencies  Lecture  Written examination
o Analysis of data, sorting and
allocating aid to provide
order at triage situation
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
o First aid record and
compilation
 Identify the different equipment
used in an aquatic emergency
 Practice First aid drills for  Demonstration
usual aquatic injury  Simulated
Response
Scenarios
 Perform the following activities
in an emergency:  Demonstration
o Calling ambulance  Structured
emergency service Learning  Observation
o Assist lifting and carrying of Experience
victim for transport to (SLE)
hospital.
 Practice hygiene in emergency
situation
 Practice occupational safety
and health standards by
disposing hygiene packs and
cleaning of treatment area
communication
environment
3.3 Communicate  Describe context of first aid or

 Group
details of incident report form  Oral evaluation
Discussion
incident

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Read instructions on:
o Filling out Incident /First Aid
Report Form
o Turning-over a copy of
Incident/First Aid Report to
responding emergency
service
o Maintaining Incident/first aid
report compilation
o Emergency Log Procedure
 Comprehend oral and written
communication
environment
4. Perform 4.1 Specify hand 40 Hours

Lifeguarding and whistle
signals for  Describe Hand and whistle  Group
Hand and  Oral evaluation
inter-lifeguard signaling Discussion
Whistle
Signals communication
 Prepare material specification
of Blast Whistle for
Lifeguards
 Demonstrate cleaning and
maintaining Lifeguard Blast
whistle
 Execute hand and whistle
signals for inter- lifeguard  Demonstration  Observation
communication
communication

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
environment
4.2 Demonstrate  Describe Inter-lifeguard

whistle and communication using hand and
 Group
hand signals whistle signals  Oral evaluation
Discussion
as transmitter
and receiver
 Prepare material specification
of Blast Whistle for  Lecture  Written examination
Lifeguards
 Demonstrate ability to transmit
hand and whistle signals and
concisely receive, clarified and
action carried as signaled
communication
environment

CORE COMPETENCIES
720 HRS
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
1. Perform water- 1.1 Demonstrate  Describe Standard on PFD  Group  Oral evaluation 40 Hours
based skills in safe water entry Classification t Type 1 to 3 and Discussion
a pool and exit ILS Lifesaving Position
environment Statement on Basic Aquatic
Survival Skills
 Read water entry and exit
procedures on Swimming and
Lifesaving
 Identify the different methods of
safe water entries and water
exits
 Follow the different methods of
water entry and water exit
 Video presentation on safe  Oral evaluation
 Video viewing
water entry and exit  Interview
 Perform deep water entry and  Demonstration
 Observation
shallow water exit
 Demonstrate ability to interpret  Demonstration  Observation
hand and whistle communication  Simulated  Oral evaluation
 Practice detecting depth, state of Emergency
water bottom and determine Response
distance from safety position Scenarios
 Follow in-house safety  Lecture  Written Test
procedures on environmental  Demonstration  Observation
protection, good grooming and
hygiene, occupational safety and
health
 Apply personal values in an  Demonstration  Observation
aquatic environment
1.2 Conduct floating  Describe Standard on PFD  Lecture  Written Test 40 Hours
and water Classification t Type 1 to 3 and
treading ILS Position Statement LPS 15
on Basic Aquatic Survival
Skills
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Read the procedures in floating  Lecture  Written Test
and water treading
 Apply care and maintenance of  Demonstration  Observation
personal flotation devices
(PFDs)
o Clean and stow PFDs
o Store and safe keep PFDs
o 5’S
 Identify the Parts and functions  Lecture Written Test
of Personal Flotation
Devices(PFDs)
 Practice:
o Use of PFD on land or in
water
o Sharing a PFD as a flotation  Demonstration  Observation
support
o Wearing PFD in getting in
and out of the water
 Practice determining exact angle  Demonstration  Observation
of body orientation and ability to
use and read phase/clock timing
 Describe the techniques for  Group  Oral evaluation
sculling, propulsion and Discussion
travelling in water
 Identify the different techniques  Lecture  Written Test
for sculling, propulsion and
travelling in water
 Practice sculling in shallow and  Demonstration  Observation
chest-deep waters
 Perform survival sculling as a  Demonstration  Observation
method to stay afloat at same  Simulated  Oral evaluation
position in water. Emergency
Response
Scenarios
 Demonstrate ability to enter  Demonstration  Oral evaluation
water safely Observation

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Demonstrate the different ways
of floating and water treading
 Practice sculling in shallow and
chest-deep waters for survival
and as a method to stay afloat at
same position in water:
 Observation
o Apply feet first and head first  Demonstration
 Oral evaluation
sculling
o Practice sculling for forward
and backward movement in
water.
o Practice horizontal and vertical
body rotation to establish  Demonstration  Observation
balance and control in the  Oral evaluation
water.
 Demonstrate eggbeater kick for
water treading and perform front
 Observation
and back float to develop body  Demonstration
 Oral evaluation
orientation and establish
balance and control in the water
communication
 Follow in-house safety  Demonstration  Observation
procedures on environmental
health
aquatic environment
1.3 Demonstrate  Read the procedures and  Lecture  Written Test 40 Hours
survival policies for swimming and  Simulated
swimming in a lifesaving strokes Emergency
pool Response
environment Scenarios
 Read instructions on survival  Lecture  Written Test
swimming strategies and
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
techniques
 Video presentation on survival  Video viewing  Interview
swimming  Oral evaluation
 Follow instructions on  Lecture  Written Test
underwater swimming following
escaping, searching and safety
issues
 Demonstrate retrieval of objects  Demonstration  Observation
underwater
 Swim free style, backstroke,  Simulated  Observation
breaststroke, sidestroke and Emergency
survival backstroke Response
 Swim 400 meters distance in 10 Scenarios
minutes at pool  Demonstration
 Practice determining  Demonstration  Observation
0.1 Distance from pool safety
edge
0.2 Angle Orientation
Estimates
0.3 Period in 400 meters
distance swim.
 Follow in-house safety  Lecture  Written Test
procedures on environmental  Demonstration  Observation
health
communication
aquatic environment
1.4 Demonstrate  Describe rules and regulations  Group  Oral evaluation 40 Hours
ability to swim on selecting surface dives Discussion
underwater
 Read Guidelines for Safe Pool  Lecture  Written Test

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
Operation (GSPO) and
Handbook on Swim and Survive
Program
 Demonstrate surface dive skills  Demonstration  Written Test
for different aquatic
environment.
 Perform individual search  Demonstration  Observation
procedure at shallow water
 Apply escape technique for  Demonstration  Observation
underwater entrapment  Simulated
Emergency
Response
Scenarios
 Practice drills on remaining calm  Demonstration  Observation

and make escape plan from
entrapment.
 Apply hand and whistle (blast  Demonstration  Observation
whistle) communication
 Read instructions on underwater  Lecture  Written Test
swimming techniques
 Video presentation on swimming  Video viewing  Interview
underwater  Oral evaluation
 Perform water treading and  Demonstration  Observation
underwater skills simultaneous
with the removal of clothing and
foot wears.
 Follow in-house safety  Demonstration  Observation
procedures on environmental
health
aquatic environment
2. Demonstrate 2.1 Talk rescue  Describe basic aquatic rescue  Group  Oral evaluation 25 Hours
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
non-contact with victims principles and priority order of
Discussion
water rescue non-swimming rescue
 Read and apply instructions on  Lecture  Written Test
the strategies in talk Rescue
 Video presentation of non-
 Interview
contact water rescue – Talk-in  Video viewing
 Oral evaluation
rescuing with victims
 Apply non-contact rescue
technique based on his/her
swimming ability, condition of
victim and rescue condition
 Conduct talk rescue to
conscious victim who is capable
of responding to instructions and
is close enough to see gestures
and hear voice.  Demonstration  Observation
communication

aquatic environment
2.2 Reach out to  Identify different kinds, parts and 25 Hours

victim functions of lifesaving
 Written Test
implements such as rescue  Lecture
 Observation
tubes, poles, paddles, ropes,
towels etc.
 Interview
contact water rescue – reaching  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
out to victims
 Conduct reach rescue when
 Demonstration
victim is near the edge having
 Simulated
fallen in the water.  Observation
Emergency
 Practice drills in choosing
Response
appropriate and available rescue
Scenarios
aid for reach rescue
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
communication
aquatic environment
2.3 Throw  Read and apply instructions on 25 Hours

buoyant aid the procedures in throw rescue
to victim  Written Test
 Lecture
 Identify the different buoyant  Observation
aids
 Practice handling different  Demonstration  Observation

buoyant aids  Simulated
Emergency
Response
Scenarios
 Interview
contact water rescue – throwing  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
buoyant aid to victim
 Demonstrate throwing buoyant  Demonstration  Observation
aid when victim is too far away
to carry out a reach rescue.
communication
 Apply personal values in aquatic
environment
2.4 Approach /  Read the risks in attempting a  Lecture  Written Test 25 Hours
wade toward wade rescue in:  Observation
the victim o Demonstrating self-
preservation while attempting
rescue
o Applying order of priority in
non-contact rescue
techniques to lessen risk to
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
self
 Video presentation on wade  Video viewing  Interview
rescue techniques  Oral evaluation
 Interview
contact water rescue – reaching  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
out to victims
 Conduct wade rescue after  Demonstration  Observation
attempts to reach and throw
have been unsuccessful and the
depth, current, and water
temperature permit a safe entry
communication
environment
2.5 Row toward  Read and apply instructions on  Lecture/ Group 40 hours
victim using the techniques for using small Discussion
small craft craft in water rescue  Simulated  Written Test
Response
Scenarios
 Interview
contact water rescue – rowing  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
toward victim with small boat
 Demonstrate row when it is not
possible to perform reach, throw
and wade rescue because of  Demonstration  Observation
depth of water
communication
aquatic environment

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
3. Demonstrate 3.1. Monitor aquatic  Describe the Guidelines for Safe 25 hours
 Group
contact water surroundings Pool Operation (GSPO  Oral evaluation
Discussion
rescue
 Read materials, specification
and maintenance of blast
whistle, multimedia illustrations
for rescue performance
 Read the Rescue Principles:

Four Steps in rescue
 Read and follow instructions on
assessment procedures in
contact rescue with conscious
victim
 Practice Contact Rescue
Techniques for conscious victim
 Apply Buddy and check-in
system, water checks and safety
stops
 Practice drills in using personal
Flotation Devices (PFDs) and
Rescue Tube
 Demonstrate ability to judge
condition of a victim in aquatic
emergency  Demonstration  Observation
 Apply defensive position in
approaching victim for rescue
 Video presentation of contact
 Interview
water rescue – observing  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
aquatic surroundings
 Practice swimming for
endurance while carrying or
towing a conscious victim with
buoyant aid

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
communication
environment
3.2. Perform  Read instructions on contact 25 hours

contact rescue rescue techniques for  Written Test
with unconscious victim  Lecture
 Observation
unconscious
victim
condition of a victim at aquatic
environment
 Follow buddy and check-in
stops
 Check the condition of a victim
at aquatic environment
 Interview
water rescue – rescuing  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
unconscious victim
 Perform defensive position
 Demonstration
always in approaching victim for
rescue  Simulated
 Perform Expired Air
Response
Resuscitation (EAR) to victim
Scenarios
while in water
communication
environment
3.3. Simulate  Read and apply techniques for : 25 hours

recovery of a - underwater swimming and
submerged surface diving
person  Demonstration  Observation
- locating and reaching a
submerged person

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
condition of a victim in aquatic  Demonstration  Observation
emergency
 Simulate recovery of victim  Demonstration
using manikin positioned  Simulated
underwater Emergency  Observation
Response
Scenarios
 Interview
water rescue – recovering  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
submerged victim
 Follow buddy and check-in
stops  Demonstration  Observation
 Check the condition of a victim
at aquatic environment
communication
environment
3.4. Demonstrate  Read shallow and deep water 25 hours

underwater search techniques
search for a  Lecture  Written Test
submerge
victim
 Perform endurance underwater  Demonstration
swim while reaching and  Simulated
carrying manikin Emergency  Observation
Response
Scenarios
 Interview
water rescue – underwater  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
search for submerged victim
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
communication
environment
3.5. Manage  Describe Lifeguard Checklist- 30 hours
aquatic spinal Spinal Management Summary  Group
 Oral Evaluation
cord injury Discussion
 Read and follow instructions on  Group

 Written Test
Head and Neck immobilization Discussion
 Observation
techniques  Demonstration
 Demonstrate use of spine board,  Demonstration
head immobilizer and straps for  Simulated
removing of spine injury victim Emergency  Observation
Response
Scenarios
 Interview
water rescue – managing  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
aquatic spinal cord injury
 Follow procedure for removing
spine injury victim from shallow
or deep water
 Perform Expired Air
Resuscitation (EAR) to victim
while in water
communication  Demonstration  Observation
environment
3.6. Demonstrate  Describe the categories of 30 hours
landing (from Landing
water) a  Group  Oral evaluation
person in Discussion  Observation
difficulty

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Interview
water rescue – landing a person  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
in difficulty
 Demonstrate ability to select and
adopt appropriate landing  Demonstration  Observation
method for a given situation
 Perform drills for removal of  Demonstration
victim from water and selecting  Simulated
landing point of lesser Emergency  Observation
interruption in performing Response
resuscitation Scenarios
environment
4. Perform 4.1. Monitor aquatic  Describe the Principles of 40 hours
lifeguarding surroundings scanning  Group
 Oral Evaluation
scanning Discussion
 Read The Senses and what they

tell us
 Familiarize characteristic sights,
sounds, patterns and rhythms of
activity considered normal and
unique to an aquatic venue
being served
 Identify the different scanning
strategies, methodology and
techniques.
 Demonstrate monitoring of
aquatic surroundings, sorting  Demonstration  Observation
and organizing venue patronage
 Identify hazards and danger  Lecture  Written Test
points in aquatic venues
 Video presentation on executing  Video viewing  Interview
contact rescue with conscious  Oral Evaluation
victim
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Perform effective scanning of
 Demonstration
aquatic zone by performing
 Simulated
repeated sweeps within 5
minutes and at the least time
Response
allows focusing on each patron
Scenarios
at least once
communication
environment
4.2. Organize and  Describe detecting potential  Group  Oral evaluation 40 hours
sort aquatic trouble based in physical Discussion
venue appearance and behavior of
patronage bather
 Demonstrate ability to know
medical history and  Demonstration  Observation
communicate with patrons
 Read and follow :

o Principle of a Scanning  Lecture  Written Test
Strategy
o Four P’s of Scanning
o Supervision of scanning
patterns
o Scanning techniques in
supervising swimmers
o Prevention of emergency  Lecture  Written Test
through supervision of venue.  Demonstration  Observation
o Head counting, grouping,
mental filing, profile matching
and tracking for purposes of
accounting patrons in aquatic
 Video presentation on
 Interview
organizing and sorting aquatic  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
venue patronage
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
communication
environment
4.3. Recognize  Describe appearance and  Group  Oral Evaluation 60 hours

aquatic behavioral indicators of a Discussion
accidents troubled patron.
 Demonstrate assessments and  Demonstration  Observation
response of distress incidents
 Video presentation on aquatic  Interview
 Video viewing
accidents  Oral Evaluation
 Describe anticipated/expected  Group  Oral Evaluation
problems or accidents by Discussion
recognizing indicators based on
appearance and behavior of
bathers
 Demonstrate ability to:  Demonstration  Observation
o directly ask people if they
need help
o ask support needs for
assistance by other
lifeguards positioned afar
o supervise closely for
physically- abled and
pregnant bathers
communication
environment
5. Monitor water 5.1. Perform  Describe operation of Chlorine 30 hours
quality for chlorine level Test Kit  Group
 Oral Evaluation
swimming test at pool Discussion
 Read procedure for the conduct  Lecture  Written Test

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
of chlorine level test in pool
 Video presentation on  Interview
 Video viewing
performing chlorine level test  Oral Evaluation
 Demonstrate knowledge of
acceptable parameters on
chlorine, acidity/alkalinity and
turbidity.
 Apply parameters of an  Demonstration  Observation
acceptable chlorine level for
bathing
 Perform chlorine test procedure
at pool
 Read test level of chlorine using
test kit.
 Calibrate and maintain test kit
 Report writing
aquatic environment
5.2. Perform  Describe Operation of Acidity / 30 hours
acidity/ Alkalinity Test Kit
alkalinity test at  Group
pools and  Oral evaluation
Discussion
natural bathing
place
 Apply Parameters of Acceptable
Acidity / Alkalinity level for  Demonstration  Observation
bathing
 Read instructions of Test
Procedure for the conduct of
Acidity / Alkalinity level tests in
Pool
 Perform acidity / alkalinity test
procedure at pool
Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
 Read test acidity / alkalinity level
using the test kit.
communication
aquatic environment
5.3. Perform  Read Set-up Procedures in 30 hours

turbidity test of Mounting the Test Reference  Lecture  Written Test
swimming pool Disc
water  Swim to set-up black disc at
deepest underwater part of pool.
 Observe clarity level of water
visually
communication
 Report writing
aquatic environment
5.4. Retrieve water  Describe Procedure on Marine / 30 hours

 Group
sample for Estuarine Water Sample  Oral evaluation
Discussion
submission to Extraction
laboratory  Read instructions on applying
bacteriological water quality monitoring for
quality test  Lecture  Written Test
pools and marine
environments
 Video presentation on
 Interview
retrieving water sample for  Video viewing
 Oral Evaluation
quality testing
 Perform retrieval of water
sample either by swimming or
just beside a deck or by use of
small craft.
 Practice keeping water sample  Demonstration  Observation

Unit of Nominal
Competency Duration
free from foreign contamination
as delivered to the laboratory
communication
 Report writing
aquatic environment

3.2 TRAINING DELIVERY
1. The delivery of training shall adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery shall be
guided by the principles of competency-based TVET.
a. Course design is based on competency standards set by the industry or recognized

industry sector; (Learning system is driven by competencies written to industry
standards)
b. Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-

paced learning strategies;
c. Training can be done on an actual workplace setting, simulation of a workplace and/or

through adoption of modern technology (Video Conferencing, Webinar, etc).
d. Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work to the

industry required standards;
e. Assessment of competency takes the trainee’s knowledge and attitude into account but
requires evidence of actual performance of the competency as the primary source of
evidence.
f. Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies;
g. Training completion is based on satisfactory performance of all specified competencies.
2. The competency-based TVET system recognizes various types of delivery modes, both on-
and off-the-job as long as the learning is driven by the competency standards specified by
the industry. The following training modalities and their variations/components may be
adopted singly or in combination with other modalities when designing and delivering
training programs:
2.1 Institution- Based
 Dual Training System (DTS) / Dualized Training Program (DTP) which contain
both in-school and in-industry training or fieldwork components. Details can be
referred to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the DTS Law and the TESDA
Guidelines on the DTP.
 Distance Learning is a formal education process in which majority of the
instruction occurs when the students and instructor are not in the same place.
Distance learning may employ correspondence study, audio, video, computer
technologies or other modern technology than can be used to facilitate learning
and formal and non-formal training. Specific guidelines on this mode shall be
issued by the TESDA Secretariat.
 The traditional classroom-based or in-center instruction may be enhanced through

use of learner-centered methods as well as laboratory or field-work components.
- Supervised Lifeguard Industry Training (SLIT) or on-the-job training (OJT) is

an approach in training designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the
trainee through actual experience in the workplace to acquire specific
competencies as prescribed in the training regulations. It is imperative that the
deployment of trainees in the workplace is adhered to training programs
agreed by the institution and enterprise and status and progress of trainees
are closely monitored by the training institutions to prevent opportunity for
work exploitation.
TR – Lifeguard Services NC II (New) Promulgated December 16, 2015 Page 141
- Project-based instruction is an authentic instructional model or strategy in
which students plan, implement and evaluate projects that have real world
applications.
2.2 Enterprise-Based
Enterprise-based training may also be taken to mean a school or training center with
one or more partner enterprise or an enterprise or group of enterprises setting up a
common training facility or partnering with a school or training center.
 Formal Apprenticeship – Training within employment involving a contract

between an apprentice and an enterprise on an approved apprenticeable
occupation.
 Informal Apprenticeship - is based on a training (and working) agreement

between an apprentice and a master craftsperson wherein the agreement may be
written or oral and the master craftsperson commits to training the apprentice in
all the skills relevant to his or her trade over a significant period of time, usually
between one and four years, while the apprentice commits to contributing
productively to the work of the business. Training is integrated into the production
process and apprentices learn by working alongside the experienced
craftsperson.
 Enterprise-based Training - where training is implemented within the company

in accordance with the requirements of the specific company. Specific guidelines
on this mode shall be issued by the TESDA Secretariat.
2.3 Community-Based – refers to short term program conducted by non-government

organizations (NGOs), LGUs, training centers and other TVET providers which are
intended to address the specific needs of a community. Such programs can be
conducted in informal settings such as barangay hall, basketball courts and other
available venues in a community. These programs can also be mobile training
program (MTP).
3.3 TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainees or students who want to enroll in this course should possess the following
requirements:
 Able to communicate both oral and written;

 Must be able to swim, and
 Physically able and mentally fit as certified by a Public Health Officer

3.4 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for
Lifeguard Services NC II are as follows:
QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS

25 Throw Line 8mm Dia. 15 Resuscitation Anne 25 Sets Red and Yellow
18mPlaited Buoyant Uniforms
Polypropylene
25 Personal Flotation 10 Resuscitation Little 25 Sun Protection Eye
Device Type II Anne Glasses UV
Polarized EPF 10
25 Chlorine pH Test Kit 8 Rescue Manikin 25 Moisturizing Sun
Hermetic Orange Screen SPF50
Plastic Pitted 1 m
Half-body
25 Rescue Tube 2 Kayak Dual Ride 4 Sets Safety Flags
Transparent
4 Shade UVR 50% 1 Pace Clock 4 Sets Safety Signs
Canopy/Tent
4 Telescopic Poles 10 Rescue Boards 2 Cervical Collar

2 Black Disc 5 Spine boards 25 Sets Basic First Aid Set
4 Mechanical Suctioning 1 Mobile base radio 25 Sets Extended First Aid
transceiver Set (Back Pack)
2 Free Flow Oxygen 6 Handheld portable 4 Bag mask ventilation
bottle static radio transceiver
2 Free Flow Oxygen 1 set Oxygen Therapy 4 Eye cleaning set
bottle mobile equipment and
accessories
4 Non re-breathing 1 Automated External 4 Sting ointment
oxygen mask (NR) Defibrillator Static
4 Oxygen mask for 1 Automated External 100 Clean Water
mouth to mask Defibrillator mobile Liters
ventilation with oxygen
inlet
2 Stretcher 1 Pulseoxymetry 4 Spontaneous
external re-warming
Cloth
1 Ambulance Stretcher 4 Stop Watches 25 Blast Whistles

3.5 TRAINING FACILITIES
Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees, training may be conducted in any facilities

categorized as follows:
AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA GRAND TOTAL
SPACE REQUIREMENT SIZE IN METERS
METERS IN SQ. METERS AREA IN SQ. M
CATEGORY A 15.00 x
o Building (permanent) with 20.00 300 300
facilities
o Student/ Trainee 2 x 2 per 4 100 100
Working Space student/trainee per student
o Lecture Room 8x5 40 40
o Equipment Storage 8x5 40 40

Room
o Male Toilets 8x5 40 40
o Female Toilets 8x5 40 40
o Students / 8 x 5. 40 40
Trainees
Reception Area
o Training Pool Facility
(Permanent)
o 10-lane 50 m LONG 25 x 50 1250 1250
Course Swimming
Pool, 4 – 6 feet deep
o 4-side Pool Decks o Front End 93 486
(3 x 31)
o Rear End 93
(3 x 31)
o Left Side 150
(3 x 50)
o Right Side 150
(3 x 50)
o Lecture Room 16 x 5 80 80
o Lifesaving Equipment 16 x 5 80 80
Storage Room
o Filtration Equipment 8x5 40 40
Room
o Chemical Storage 4x5 20 20
Room
o Male Shower
Rooms 8x5 40 40
o Female Shower 8 x 5. 40 40
Rooms
Trainees
Reception Area

CATEGORY B 15.00 x
o Building (permanent) with 20.00 300 300
facilities
o Lecture Room 8x5 40 40
o Equipment Storage 8x5 40 40

Room
o Male Toilets 8x5 40 40
o Female Toilets 8x5 40 40
Trainees
Reception Area
(Permanent)
o 6-lane 25-meter 15 x 25 375 375
SHORT Course
Swimming Pool, 4 – 6
feet deep
(3 x 21)
o Rear End 63
(3 x 21)
o Left Side 75
(3 x 25)
o Right Side 75
(3 x 25)
Storage Room
Room
Room
o Male Shower
Rooms 8x5 40 40
Rooms

Trainees
Reception Area
CATEGORY C
(Permanent)
o 10-lane 50 m LONG 25 x 50 1250 1250
Course Swimming
Pool, 4 – 6 feet deep
(3 x 31)
o Rear End 93
(3 x 31)
o Left Side 150
(3 x 50)
o Right Side 150
(3 x 50)
Storage Room
Room
Room
o Male Shower
Rooms 8x5 40 40
Rooms
Trainees
Reception Area
CATEGORY D
(Permanent)
o 6-lane 25-meter 15 x 25 375 375
SHORT Course
Swimming Pool, 4 – 6
feet deep

(3 x 21)
o Rear End 63
(3 x 21)
o Left Side 75
(3 x 25)
o Right Side 75
(3 x 25)
Storage Room
Room
Room
o Male Shower
Rooms 8x5 40 40
Rooms
Trainees
Reception Area
* NOTE: The Training Center has the option to partner with a private/public establishment in
providing facilities and equipment during the conduct of training and assessment.
3.6 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOCIAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER

SERVICES SECTOR
Trainers who will deliver the training on LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II should possess the
following Qualifications:
 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainers Certificate Level I in Lifeguard Services

NC III
 Must be physically able and mentally fit as certified by Public Health Officer
 Must have at least 2 years relevant industry experience
3.7 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Institutional assessment is undertaken by trainees to determine their achievement of

units of competency. A certificate of achievement is issued for each unit of competency.
The result of the institutional assessment may be considered as evidence for the
assessment for national certification.
As a matter of policy, graduates of programs registered with TESDA under these

training regulations are required to undergo mandatory national competency assessment
upon completion of the program.

SECTION 4 ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENT
Competency Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments

whether competency has been achieved. The purpose of assessment is to confirm that an individual
can perform to the standards expected at the workplace as expressed in relevant competency
standards.
The assessment process is based on evidence or information gathered to prove

achievement of competencies. The process may be applied to an employable unit(s) of
competency in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the national qualification.
4.1. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS

4.1.1 To attain the National Qualification of LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II, the
candidate must demonstrate competence through a project-type assessment
covering in all units listed in Section 1. Successful candidates shall be awarded a
National Certificate signed by the TESDA Director General.
4.1.2 Demonstration of competence through project-type assessment covering all the
required units of the qualification.
4.1.3 Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and common
units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with the core units.
4.1.4 The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:
4.1.4.1 Graduates of training programs related to lifeguard services
4.1.4.2 Experienced workers in lifeguard services/industry
4.1.5 Reassessment is allowed only after one month from the date of assessment.
Reassessment for a National Certificate shall be done only on the task/s that the
candidate did not successfully achieve.
4.1.6 A candidate who fails the assessment for two (2) consecutive times will be
required to go through a refresher course before taking another assessment.
4.1.7 Only certified individuals in this Qualification may be nominated by the industry
sector for accreditation as competency assessor.
4.1.8 The guidelines on assessment and certification are discussed in detail in the
“Procedures Manual on Assessment and Certification” and “Guidelines on the
Implementation of the “Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification
System (PTCACS)”.
4.2. COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUISITE
4.2.1 Self-Assessment Guide. The self-assessment guide (SAG) is accomplished by the

candidate prior to actual competency assessment. SAG is a pre-assessment tool to
help the candidate and the assessor determine what evidence is available, where
gaps exist, including readiness for assessment.
This document can:
a) Identify the candidate’s skills and knowledge

b) Highlight gaps in candidate’s skills and knowledge
c) Provide critical guidance to the assessor and candidate on the evidence that need
to be presented

d) Assist the candidate to identify key areas in which practice is needed or additional
information or skills that should be gained prior `
4.2.2 Accredited Assessment Center. Only Assessment Center accredited by TESDA is
authorized to conduct competency assessment. Assessment centers undergo a
quality assured procedure for accreditation before they are authorized by TESDA to
manage the assessment for National Certification.
4.2.3 Accredited Competency Assessor. Only accredited competency assessor is

authorized to conduct assessment of competence. Competency assessors undergo
a quality assured system of accreditation procedure before they are authorized by
TESDA to assess the competencies of candidates for National Certification.
4.2.3.1 Qualification of Competency Assessors
For Trainer-Assessor
 Holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate Level I (NTTC) on Lifeguard
Services NC III with at least 2 years relevant industry experience
 Must be computer literate
 Must be physically able and mentally fit certified by Public Health Officer
For Industry-Assessor
 Holder of National Certificate in Lifeguard Services NC III
 Holder of Certificate of Competency (COC) in Conduct Competency
under the Trainers Methodology Level I (TM I)
 Must have at least 4 years relevant industry experience
 Must be computer literate
 Must be physically able and mentally fit certified by Public Health Officer

ANNEX A
COMPETENCY MAP
Lifeguard Services Sector
Perform water- based Demonstrate non- Demonstrate contact

COMPETENCIES
skills in a pool contact rescue water rescue

environment
CORE
Perform Lifeguarding Monitor water quality

Scanning for swimming
Perform
Demonstrate water resuscitation
COMPETENCIES
safety (CPR + ILCOR +

COMMON
After Care)
Perform
Provide emergency lifeguarding hand
care (First Aid) and whistle
signals
COMPETENCIES
Participate in Work in team

workplace environment
communication
BASIC
Practice career Practice occupational

professionalism health and safety
procedures

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Action- Third stage of a rescue; developing a plan and effecting the rescue.
Advance Life Support
(ALS) - The addition of oxygen and the administering of some drugs as an
extension of Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques.
AED - Automatic external defibrillator.
After care - Fourth stage of a rescue; giving aid until medical teams arrives.
Airway - Passage by which air enters and leaves the lungs.
ALS - Advance Life Support.
Aquacode - Three, easy-to-remember rules of water safety.
Armpit tow - A contact tow used for a cooperative weak, tired, or injured casualty.
Assessment. - Second stage of rescue; making informed judgments.
Assisted Lift - A method used to land an uncooperative casualty from deep water.
Awareness - First stage of a rescue; recognizing an emergency accepting
responsibility.
Back blow - Blow given between the shoulder blades, with the heel of the hand,
in the direction of the head.
Backstroke - A swimming stroke developed from a back float used in survival,
competition and recreation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - The skill which will save life in an emergency. These skills include
airway managements, rescue breathing, and cardiac compressions.
Since 2006, organizations throughout the world have included
understanding of defibrillation as a part of BLS.
BLS - Basic Life Support
Breaststroke - A swimming stroke used in survival, rescue, competition and
recreation.
Buoyant - Capable of keeping float.
Butterfly - A completive swimming stroke developed from breaststroke.
Capsize - To overturn of sink a craft.
Cardiac arrest - Cessation of heart beat.
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) - Combines rescue breathing and chest compressions.
Chest compressions - Compression of the sternum to provide circulation to sustain life
Chin lift - The technique of supporting the jaw to prevent the tongue from
Blocking the airway.
Compact jump - A feet-first entry into deep water from a height of more than one
meter.
Competency test - Test which requires demonstration of current skill level.
CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Cross chest tow - A contact tow used to retrieve an unconscious person in rough
conditions.
Current - Portion of a body of water moving in a certain direction.
Defensive position - Position which allows a rescuer to take back away quickly.
Danger - Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Deep - Extending far below surface of water and beyond where a person
can stand
Defibrillation - The use of an electric shock to stop ventricular fibrillation.
Defibrillator - An electrical machine which is used to reverse electrical
abnormalities in the heart.
Double shoulder tow - A contact tow, which permits high head elevation of an unconscious
casualty.
Drowning - The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from
submersion/immersion from liquid.
EAR - Expired Air Resuscitation
Eddy - Whirlpool in the water created by a current.
Eggbeater kick - Powerful trending water technique useful in rescues.
Emergency care - The aid given to the injured or suddenly ill by the first person on the
scene.
Expiration - Breathing out.
Extended arm rollover - Method of turning over a face-down person, with a suspected spinal
injury, in water shallower than waist depth.
First aid - Initial of emergency help given to a casualty.
Freestyle - A fast swimming stroke used in competition, survival, rescue and
recreation.
Hazard - Potential source of harm
Head tow - A contact tow using a firm grip on the head used to retrieve an
unconscious person.
Heat stroke - A severe, life threatening form of heat illness.
Heart attack - Damage to heart muscle due to interruption of blood supply.
HELP - Heat Escape Lessening Posture.
Horizontal - Parallel to the surface of the water.
Huddle technique - Small group survival technique using the same principals as the
HELP technique.
Hydrodynamic lift - The force created by the unequal velocity of fluid flowing past each
side of a body which is non-symmetrical to the flow.
Hyperthermia - Condition on the body when the core temperature rises above 39
degrees Celsius.
Hyperventilation - Excessive oxygenation of the blood resulting a rapid decrease in
carbon dioxide.
Hypothermia - Occurs when exposure to cold air or cold water causes the body’s
core temperature to fall below 35 degrees Celsius.
ILCOR - International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
ILS - International Life Saving Federation
Immerse - To place under water.
Initiative test - Assessment of a simulated rescue situation.
Inspiration - Breathing in.
Landing - Any method used to remove a casualty from the water.
Lifeguard - Lifesaver, whether voluntary of paid, who has professional
responsibility for the safety of others.

Lifesaving - Saving of life through prevention of accident, personal survival and
rescue of others.
Longitudinal - Along the surface of the water.
Near drowning - Survival or a casualty after immersion accident.
Oxygen - Gas essential for life and which makes up to 21 per cent of
atmospheric air.
PFD - Personal flotation device.
Piggyback carry - A landing technique where casualty is placed on the rescuer’s back.
Propulsion - Any force which drives the body through the water.
Pulmonary - Pertaining to or connected to the lungs.
Reach rescue - A safe method of rescue where the rescuer reaches with an aid to
assist the person in difficulty.
Recovery position - Position in which an unconscious casualty is placed to allow
observation of breathing and prevent obstruction the airway.
Rescue breathing - Blowing air into a casualty’s mouth or nose to maintain life when
breathing has stopped.
Respiration - The process of using oxygen to obtain energy in cells.
Respiratory failure - A person’s breathing becomes inadequate or stops completely.
Resuscitation - The preservation or restoration of life by the establishment and/or
maintenance of airway, breathing and circulation, and related
emergency care.
Rip - Fast-flowing body of water moving out to sea.
Risk - Combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the
severity of that harm
RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution of UK
Row rescue - A method of rescue where the rescuer uses water craft to get closer
to a person in difficulty.
Sculling - Movements of the hands, i.e. a curved pattern, through the water to
create a propulsive force.
Shoulder carry - A landing technique where the casualty is placed over the rescuer’s
shoulder.
Sidestroke - A swimming stroke used in survival, rescue, competition and
recreation.
Skill - An ability, usually learned and acquired through training, to perform
actions which achieve a desired outcome.
Small Craft - Ranged of non- motorized water craft designed for personal use.
Snag - An obstacle (e.g. a tree or rock) on the bottom of a waterway
forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
Snorkel - Tube designed to allow a swimmer to breathe while face down in the
water.
Spinal cord injury - Damage to the bundle of nerves which extends from the brain to the
lower back.
Sternum - Flat bone, lying in the front of the chest, to which most of the ribs are
attached.
Stirrup lift - An assisted lift from deep water when the casualty can cooperate.

Stopper - Suction eddy created in fast-flowing currents on the downstream
side of rock formations and artificial structures.
Stroke - Damage to the brain due to sudden blockage, or rupture of blood
vessel in the brain.
Support tow - A contact tow used for a non-breathing unconscious casualty.
Survival backstroke - A swimming stroke which is effective for both survival and rescue
situations.
Swim rescue - An accompanied rescue performed by a competent swimmer.
Talk rescue - The safest rescue method, using voice and gestures to assist the
Person in difficulty.
Throw rescue - A safe method of rescue where the rescuer throws a rope or
buoyant aid to assist the person in difficulty.
Tidal volume - Volume of gas moved during each respiratory cycle.
Tow rescue - A method of rescue.
Triage - Where there is more than one casualty, the sorting and allocating of
aid on the basis or urgency or need.
Turbulence - Current in which the motion of the water at any point is disrupted in
magnitude and direction.
USLA - United States Lifesaving Association
Vertical - Perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the surface of the water.
Vice grip - Method of turning over a face-down person, with a suspected spinal
injury, in the water deeper than waist depth.
Vice grip tow - A contact tow for an unconscious casualty with a suspected spinal
injury.
Wade rescue - A method of rescue where the rescuer wades into the water to be
able to carry out a reach or throw rescue.
Wave - A ridge or swell which forms on the surface of the water.
Wrist tow - A contact tow used for a cooperative weak, tired, or injured casualty.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend
gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry, academe and
government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and expertise to the development
and validation of these Training Regulations.
 THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)
Jose Arne A. Navarra Larry Joie S. Alag

Technical Expert Technical Expert
Philippine Life Saving Society Philippine Life Saving Society
Edcel F. Gaitan Stephen D. Solidarios

Technical Expert Technical Expert
Philippine Life Saving Society Philippine Life Saving Society
Visayas Visayas
 THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE NATIONAL VALIDATION OF THIS TRAINING REGULATION:
Policarpio M. Calibo Charlyn V. Deguit

PLS Life Saving Center AUP-PLS Life Saving Center
Laguna Cavite
Rommel N. Lumauag Jonathan B. Espiritu

Laguna Cavite
Geronimo T. Luna Jr. Marianne Rezza L. Rodriguez

Laguna Cavite
Crispin M. Mariano Nimrod S. Salazar

Laguna Cavite
Rommel B. Solita
Philippines Swimming Inc.
Joey Mendoza Larsey Guieb

Lifeguard Training Manager
SOFITEL Philippine Plaza SOFITEL Philippine Plaza
Manila Manila
Members of the TESDA Board
The MANAGEMENT and STAFF of the TESDA Secretariat
TESDA EXCOM
TESDA - Qualifications and Standards Office (QSO)
Training Regulation are available in both printed and electronic copies

For more information please contact:
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
Telephone Nos.:817-4076 to 82 loc. 163 / 164 Tele Fax No.:818-7728
or visit our website: www.tesda.gov.ph

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LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Section 22, “Establishment and Administration of the National

1 Competency assessment and certification;

Each TR has four sections:

Section 1 Definition of Qualification - refers to the group of competencies

Section 2 Competency Standards - gives the specifications of

Section 3 Training Arrangements - contains information and requirements in

Section 4 Assessment and Certification Arrangements - describes the

SOCIAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES SECTOR

SECTION 1 LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II 1

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 2-100

 Basic Competencies 2-18

SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS 101-146

SECTION 4 ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS 147-148

COMPETENCY MAP 149

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 150-153

TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR

SECTION 1 LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II QUALIFICATION

The LIFEGUARD SERVICES NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT CODE COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT CODE CORE COMPETENCIES

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

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SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS

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1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:

3. Methods of Competency in this unit MUST be assessed through:

4. Context for Competency may be assessed individually in the actual

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT

3.4 Contribute to the

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2. Sources of 2.1. Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures

3. Workplace context 3.1. Work procedures and practices

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1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:

3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

4. Context for 4.1 Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

UNIT CODE : 500311107

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED

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2. Resources 2.1 Human

3. Trainings and career 3.1 Participation in training programs

4. Recognitions 4.1 Recommendations

5. Licenses and/or 5.1 National Certificates

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1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

2. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:

3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through: